To amend the temporary worker program.
What it does: 2 changes: replaces text in 2 places
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)What it changes
2 changes to S. 2611 · all shown in the bill's text
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Change 1: Replaces “unskilled and low-skilled workers” with “workers who have not completed any education beyond a high school diploma”
In S. 2611 · Placed on Calendar Senate
"(2) Length of ineligibility.--An employer described in paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to participate in the labor certification programs of the Secretary of Labor for not less than the time period determined by the Secretary, not to exceed 3 years.
"(3) Employers in high unemployment areas.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grant Act of 2006, the Secretary of Homeland Security may not approve any employer's petition under subsection (b) if the work to be performed by the H-2C nonimmigrant is located in a metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget) in which the unemployment rate for
[struck: unskilled and low-skilled workers ][inserted: workers who have not completed any education beyond a high school diploma ]during the most recently completed 6-month period averaged more than 11.0 percent."(e) Regulation of Foreign Labor Contractors.--
Original wording
On page 273, line 7, strike “unskilled and low-skilled workers” and insert “workers who have not completed any education beyond a high school diploma”.
Change 2: Replaces “11.0” with “9.0”
In S. 2611 · Placed on Calendar Senate
"(2) Length of ineligibility.--An employer described in paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to participate in the labor certification programs of the Secretary of Labor for not less than the time period determined by the Secretary, not to exceed 3 years.
"(3) Employers in high unemployment areas.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grant Act of 2006, the Secretary of Homeland Security may not approve any employer's petition under subsection (b) if the work to be performed by the H-2C nonimmigrant is located in a metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget) in which the unemployment rate for unskilled and low-skilled workers during the most recently completed 6-month period averaged more than
[struck: 11.0][inserted: 9.0] percent."(e) Regulation of Foreign Labor Contractors.--
Original wording
On page 273, line 9, strike “11.0” and insert “9.0”.
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Beginning on page 266, strike line 13 and all that follows through 267, line 3, and insert the following:
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SA 3971. Mr. OBAMA (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, and Mr. Bingaman) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2611, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
Beginning on page 266, strike line 13 and all that follows through 267, line 3, and insert the following:
“(C) Prevailing wage level.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the prevailing wage level shall be determined in accordance as follows:
“(i) If the job opportunity is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between a union and the employer, the prevailing wage shall be the wage rate set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
“(ii) If the job opportunity is not covered by such an agreement and it is in an occupation that is covered by a wage determination under a provision of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, or the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.), the prevailing wage level shall be the appropriate statutory wage.
“(iii)(I) If the job opportunity is not covered by such an agreement and it is in an occupation that is not covered by a wage determination under a provision of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, or the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.), the prevailing wage level shall be based on published wage data for the occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including the Occupational Employment Statistics survey, Current Employment Statistics data, National Compensation Survey, and Occupational Employment Projections program. If the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not have wage data applicable to such occupation, the employer may base the prevailing wage level on another wage survey approved by the Secretary of Labor.
“(II) The Secretary shall promulgate regulations applicable to approval of such other wage surveys that require, among other things, that the Bureau of Labor Statistics determine such surveys are statistically viable.
On page 273, line 7, strike “unskilled and low-skilled workers” and insert “workers who have not completed any education beyond a high school diploma”.
On page 273, line 9, strike “11.0” and insert “9.0”.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3971 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2006
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3971 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2006
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3971 proposed by Senator Obama.
May 17, 2006
Amendment SA 3971 proposed by Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S4674-4675) To amend the temporary worker program.
May 17, 2006
Amendment SA 3971 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S4675)
May 17, 2006
Senate amendment submitted
May 15, 2006