S.Amdt. 3553Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)

S.Amdt. 3553

What it does: 2 changes: inserts text, replaces text
Submitted April 6, 2006

What it changes

2 changes to S. 2454

Inserts textReplaces text
  1. Change 1: Inserts “(other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))” after “212(a)”

    InsertsPage 346, line 4Printed page

    …212(a)[inserted: (other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))]…

    Original wording

    On page 346, line 4, insert “(other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))” after “212(a)”.

  2. Change 2: Rewrites page 347, lines 9–12

    ReplacesPrinted page

    Removes page 347, lines 9–12 of the printed bill. See that page

    Inserted: (3) Ineligibility.--An alien is ineligible for conditional nonimmigrant work authorization and status under this section if--

    Inserted: (A) a final order of removal under section 217, 235, 238, or 240 has been entered against the alien on or before the date of enactment of this Act, or a removal proceeding pursuant to section 217, 235, 238, or 240 has been commenced on or before the date of enactment of this Act;

    Inserted: (B) the alien failed to depart the United States during the period of a voluntary departure order entered under section 240B;

    Inserted: (C) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that--

    Inserted: (i) the alien, having been convicted by a final judgment of a serious crime, constitutes a danger to the community of the United States;

    Inserted: (ii) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the alien has committed a serious crime outside the United States prior to the arrival of the alien in the United States; or

    Inserted: (iii) there are reasonable grounds for regarding the alien as a danger to the security of the United States;

    Inserted: (D) the alien has been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors; or

    Inserted: (E) the alien willfully fails to comply with any request for information by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

    Original wording

    On page 347, strike lines 9 through 12, and insert the following:

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As printed

SA 3553. Mr. BROWNBACK 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:

On page 346, line 4, insert “(other than subparagraph (C)(i)(II) of such paragraph (9))” after “212(a)”.

On page 347, strike lines 9 through 12, and insert the following:

“(3) Ineligibility.--An alien is ineligible for conditional nonimmigrant work authorization and status under this section if--

“(A) a final order of removal under section 217, 235, 238, or 240 has been entered against the alien on or before the date of enactment of this Act, or a removal proceeding pursuant to section 217, 235, 238, or 240 has been commenced on or before the date of enactment of this Act;

“(B) the alien failed to depart the United States during the period of a voluntary departure order entered under section 240B;

“(C) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that--

“(i) the alien, having been convicted by a final judgment of a serious crime, constitutes a danger to the community of the United States;

“(ii) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the alien has committed a serious crime outside the United States prior to the arrival of the alien in the United States; or

“(iii) there are reasonable grounds for regarding the alien as a danger to the security of the United States;

“(D) the alien has been convicted of any felony or three or more misdemeanors; or

“(E) the alien willfully fails to comply with any request for information by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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April 6, 2006