S.Amdt. 4008
What it does: Rewrites page 397, line 21 through page 398, line 13
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)What it changes
1 change to S. 2611
Rewrites page 397, line 21 through page 398, line 13
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 397, line 21 through page 398, line 13 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (7) Work Day.--The term "work day" means any day in which the individual is employed 8 or more hours in agriculture.
Inserted: CHAPTER 1--PILOT PROGRAM FOR EARNED STATUS ADJUSTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
Inserted: SEC. 613. AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.
Inserted: (a) Blue Card Program.--
Inserted: (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may confer blue card status upon an alien who qualifies under this subsection if the Secretary determines that the alien--
Inserted: (A) has performed agricultural employment in the United States for at least 150 work days per year during the 24-month period ending on December 31, 2005;
Original wording
On page 397, strike line 21 and all that follows through page 398, line 13, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 4008. Mr. CHAMBLISS 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:
On page 397, strike line 21 and all that follows through page 398, line 13, and insert the following:
(7) Work Day.--The term “work day” means any day in which the individual is employed 8 or more hours in agriculture.
CHAPTER 1--PILOT PROGRAM FOR EARNED STATUS ADJUSTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
SEC. 613. AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.
(a) Blue Card Program.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may confer blue card status upon an alien who qualifies under this subsection if the Secretary determines that the alien--
(A) has performed agricultural employment in the United States for at least 150 work days per year during the 24-month period ending on December 31, 2005;
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Senate amendment submitted
May 16, 2006