S.Amdt. 4036
What it does: Rewrites page 129, line 15 through page 130, line 16
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT)What it changes
1 change to S. 2611
The Congressional Record cuts off the end of this amendment, so some changes may be missing.
Rewrites page 129, line 15 through page 130, line 16
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 129, line 15 through page 130, line 16 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (a) Protection of Vulnerable Persons.--A person who is seeking protection, classification or status, as defined in subsection (b), shall not be prosecuted under section 1028, 1542, 1544, 1546 or 1548, of this title, or section 275 or 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325 or 1326), in connection with the person's entry or attempted entry into the United States until the person's application for such protection, classification, or status has been adjudicated and denied in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Inserted: (b) Definition.--For purposes of this section, a person who is seeking protection, classification, or status is a person who--
Inserted: (1) has filed an application for asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of such Act, or relief under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment under title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or after apprehension indicates without delay an intention to apply for such protection and promptly files the application;
Inserted: (2) has been referred for a credible fear interview, a reasonable fear interview, or an asylum-only hearing under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations; or
Inserted: (3) applies for classification or status under section 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(27)(J), 101(a)(51), 216(c)(4)(C), 240A(b)(2) or 244(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as in effect on March 31, 1997).
Inserted: (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section
Original wording
On page 129, beginning on line 15, strike all through page 130, line 16, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 4036. Mr. LIEBERMAN 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 129, beginning on line 15, strike all through page 130, line 16, and insert the following:
“(a) Protection of Vulnerable Persons.--A person who is seeking protection, classification or status, as defined in subsection (b), shall not be prosecuted under section 1028, 1542, 1544, 1546 or 1548, of this title, or section 275 or 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325 or 1326), in connection with the person's entry or attempted entry into the United States until the person's application for such protection, classification, or status has been adjudicated and denied in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act.
“(b) Definition.--For purposes of this section, a person who is seeking protection, classification, or status is a person who--
“(1) has filed an application for asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of such Act, or relief under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment under title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or after apprehension indicates without delay an intention to apply for such protection and promptly files the application;
“(2) has been referred for a credible fear interview, a reasonable fear interview, or an asylum-only hearing under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations; or
“(3) applies for classification or status under section 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(27)(J), 101(a)(51), 216(c)(4)(C), 240A(b)(2) or 244(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as in effect on March 31, 1997).
“(c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section
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Senate amendment submitted
May 16, 2006