S.Amdt. 4089
What it does: Inserts new text wherever appropriate
Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT)What it changes
1 change to S. 2611
Inserts new text wherever appropriate
InsertsInserted: SEC. .
Inserted: (a) Findings--
Inserted: (1) There are currently between 10-12 million illegal immigrants in the United States in 2006.
Inserted: (2) As many as 70% of such migrants are citizens of Mexico.
Inserted: (3) More than 1 million illegal migrants are apprehended annually in the United States southern border area attempting to illegally enter the United States, with an additional 500,000 entering undetected.
Inserted: (4) Despite Operation Gatekeeper which began in 1994 with the construction of fencing in urban crossing areas and other efforts to stem the flow of illegal immigration, the flow of such migration has continued at high levels.
Inserted: (5) Migrants have continued to cross into remote rural areas where difficult terrain and climate conditions have caused the deaths of some 2500 migrants over the last decade.
Inserted: (6) Communities on both sides of the border will be impacted by the construction of additional fences and security structures.
Inserted: (7) Illegal immigration cannot be permanently resolved or contained without the cooperation of Mexico and other countries that are the source of such migration.
Inserted: (8) After some years of turning a blind eye to the migrant problem, Mexican authorities have recently acknowledged their responsibility for addressing illegal migration by Mexican citizens.
Inserted: (9) It is in the interest of the United States to have the full cooperation of Mexican authorities in tackling illegal migration and other border security issues.
Inserted: (b) Consultation Requirement.--Consultations between United States and Mexican authorities at the federal, state, and local levels concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures along the United States-Mexico border shall be undertaken prior to commencing any new construction, in order to solicit the views of affected communities, lessen tensions and foster greater understanding and stronger cooperation on this and other important issues of mutual concern.
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At the appropriate place in the bill insert the following new section:
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As printed
SA 4089. Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. Lugar, and Mr. Salazar) 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:
At the appropriate place in the bill insert the following new section:
SEC. .
(a) Findings--
(1) There are currently between 10-12 million illegal immigrants in the United States in 2006.
(2) As many as 70% of such migrants are citizens of Mexico.
(3) More than 1 million illegal migrants are apprehended annually in the United States southern border area attempting to illegally enter the United States, with an additional 500,000 entering undetected.
(4) Despite Operation Gatekeeper which began in 1994 with the construction of fencing in urban crossing areas and other efforts to stem the flow of illegal immigration, the flow of such migration has continued at high levels.
(5) Migrants have continued to cross into remote rural areas where difficult terrain and climate conditions have caused the deaths of some 2500 migrants over the last decade.
(6) Communities on both sides of the border will be impacted by the construction of additional fences and security structures.
(7) Illegal immigration cannot be permanently resolved or contained without the cooperation of Mexico and other countries that are the source of such migration.
(8) After some years of turning a blind eye to the migrant problem, Mexican authorities have recently acknowledged their responsibility for addressing illegal migration by Mexican citizens.
(9) It is in the interest of the United States to have the full cooperation of Mexican authorities in tackling illegal migration and other border security issues.
(b) Consultation Requirement.--Consultations between United States and Mexican authorities at the federal, state, and local levels concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures along the United States-Mexico border shall be undertaken prior to commencing any new construction, in order to solicit the views of affected communities, lessen tensions and foster greater understanding and stronger cooperation on this and other important issues of mutual concern.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 22, 2006