S.Amdt. 4115
What it does: 2 changes: inserts text, replaces text
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)What it changes
2 changes to S. 2611 · 1 shown in the bill's text
The Congressional Record cuts off the end of this amendment, so some changes may be missing.
Change 1: Inserts “or knowingly employs an alien after receiving a final nonconfirmation” after “or (a)(2)”
In S. 2611 · Placed on Calendar Senate
"(f) Criminal Penalties and Injunctions for Pattern or Practice Violations.--
"(1) Criminal penalty.--An employer that engages in a pattern or practice of knowing violations of subsection (a)(1)(A) or (a)(2) [inserted: or knowingly employs an alien after receiving a final nonconfirmation ]shall be fined not more than $20,000 for each unauthorized alien with respect to whom such a violation occurs, imprisoned for not more than 6 months for the entire pattern or practice, or both.
"(2) Enjoining of pattern or practice violations.--If the Secretary or the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that an employer is engaged in a pattern or practice of employment, recruitment, or referral in violation of paragraph (1)(A) or (2) of subsection (a), the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States requesting such relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the employer, as the Secretary deems necessary.
Original wording
On page 219, line 18, insert after “or (a)(2)” the following: “or knowingly employs an alien after receiving a final nonconfirmation”.
Change 2: Replaces “amended by adding at the end” with new text
Struck: amended by adding at the end
Inserted: amended--
Inserted: (1) in subparagraph (G)--
Inserted: (A) by inserting "(i)" after "(G)";
Inserted: (B) by striking "banknote paper" and inserting "durable plastic or similar material"; and
Inserted: (C) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
Inserted: "(ii) Each Social Security card issued under this subparagraph shall include an encrypted machine-readable electronic identification strip which shall be unique to the individual to whom the card is issued. The Commissioner shall develop such electronic identification strip in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Inserted: "(iii) Each Social Security card issued under this subparagraph shall contain--
Inserted: "(I) physical security features designed to prevent tampering, counterfeiting, or duplication of the card for fraudulent purposes; and
Inserted: "(II) a disclaimer stating the following: 'This card shall not be used for the purpose of identification.'.
Inserted: "(iv) The Commissioner shall provide for the issuance (or reissuance) to each individual who--
Inserted: "(I) has been assigned a Social Security account number under subparagraph (B),
Inserted: "(II) has attained the minimum age applicable, in the jurisdiction in which such individual engages in employment, for legally engaging in such employment, and
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Inserted: "(III) files application for such card under this clause in such form and manner as shall be prescribed by the Commissioner, a Social Security card which meets the preceding requirements of this subparagraph and which includes a recent digitized photograph of the individual to whom the card is issued.
Inserted: "(v) The Commissioner shall maintain an ongoing effort to develop measures in relation to the Social Security card and the issuance thereof to preclude fraudulent use thereof."; and
Inserted: (2) by adding at the end
Original wording
On page 227, line 17, strike “amended by adding at the end” and insert the following: “amended--
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As printed
SA 4115. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2611, to provide comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 219, line 18, insert after “or (a)(2)” the following: “or knowingly employs an alien after receiving a final nonconfirmation”.
On page 227, line 17, strike “amended by adding at the end” and insert the following: “amended--
(1) in subparagraph (G)--
(A) by inserting “(i)” after “(G)”;
(B) by striking “banknote paper” and inserting “durable plastic or similar material”; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
“(ii) Each Social Security card issued under this subparagraph shall include an encrypted machine-readable electronic identification strip which shall be unique to the individual to whom the card is issued. The Commissioner shall develop such electronic identification strip in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
“(iii) Each Social Security card issued under this subparagraph shall contain--
“(I) physical security features designed to prevent tampering, counterfeiting, or duplication of the card for fraudulent purposes; and
“(II) a disclaimer stating the following: ‘This card shall not be used for the purpose of identification.'.
“(iv) The Commissioner shall provide for the issuance (or reissuance) to each individual who--
“(I) has been assigned a Social Security account number under subparagraph (B),
“(II) has attained the minimum age applicable, in the jurisdiction in which such individual engages in employment, for legally engaging in such employment, and
“(III) files application for such card under this clause in such form and manner as shall be prescribed by the Commissioner, a Social Security card which meets the preceding requirements of this subparagraph and which includes a recent digitized photograph of the individual to whom the card is issued.
“(v) The Commissioner shall maintain an ongoing effort to develop measures in relation to the Social Security card and the issuance thereof to preclude fraudulent use thereof.”; and
(2) by adding at the end
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Senate amendment submitted
May 23, 2006