S.Amdt. 3264
What it does: 2 changes: strikes a provision, replaces textWhat it changes
2 changes to S. 2454 · 1 shown in the bill's text
Change 1: Strikes title VI
StrikesIn S. 2454 · Placed on Calendar Senate
Struck: TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
Struck: SEC. 601. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
Struck: The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary, shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a draft of any technical and conforming changes in the Immigration and Nationality Act which are necessary to reflect the changes in the substantive provisions of law made by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, this Act, or any other provision of law.
Original wording
Strike title VI.
Change 2: Rewrites page 225, line 17 through page 277, line 21
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 225, line 17 through page 277, line 21 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (d) Other Studies and Reports.--
Inserted: (1) Study by labor.--The Secretary of Labor shall conduct a study on a sector-by-sector basis on the need for guest workers and the impact that any proposed temporary worker or guest worker program would have on wages and employment opportunities of American workers.
Inserted: (2) Study by gao.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study regarding establishing minimum criteria for effectively implementing any proposed temporary worker program and determining whether the Department has the capability to effectively enforce the program. If the Comptroller General determines that the Department does not have the capability to effectively enforce any proposed temporary worker program, the Comptroller General shall determine what additional manpower and resources would be required to ensure effective implementation.
Inserted: (3) Study by the department.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine if the border security and interior enforcement measures contained in this Act are being properly implemented and whether they are effective in securing United States borders and curbing illegal immigration.
Inserted: (4) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in cooperation with the Secretary of Labor and the Comptroller General of the United States, submit a report to Congress regarding the studies conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).
Original wording
On page 225, beginning on line 17, strike all through page 277, line 21, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 3264. Mr. VITTER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2454, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
Strike title VI.
On page 225, beginning on line 17, strike all through page 277, line 21, and insert the following:
(d) Other Studies and Reports.--
(1) Study by labor.--The Secretary of Labor shall conduct a study on a sector-by-sector basis on the need for guest workers and the impact that any proposed temporary worker or guest worker program would have on wages and employment opportunities of American workers.
(2) Study by gao.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study regarding establishing minimum criteria for effectively implementing any proposed temporary worker program and determining whether the Department has the capability to effectively enforce the program. If the Comptroller General determines that the Department does not have the capability to effectively enforce any proposed temporary worker program, the Comptroller General shall determine what additional manpower and resources would be required to ensure effective implementation.
(3) Study by the department.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine if the border security and interior enforcement measures contained in this Act are being properly implemented and whether they are effective in securing United States borders and curbing illegal immigration.
(4) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in cooperation with the Secretary of Labor and the Comptroller General of the United States, submit a report to Congress regarding the studies conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).
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Senate amendment submitted
April 4, 2006