S.Amdt. 4171
What it does: Rewrites page 407, line 18 through page 408, line 9
Sen. Larry E. Craig (R-ID)What it changes
1 change to S. 2611
Rewrites page 407, line 18 through page 408, line 9
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 407, line 18 through page 408, line 9 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (i) Qualifying employment.--The alien has performed not less than the following agricultural employment:
Inserted: (I) In general.--Except as provided in subclause (II), the alien has performed at least--
Inserted: (aa) 5 years of agricultural employment in the United States, for at least 100 work days per year, during the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; or
Inserted: (bb) 3 years of agricultural employment in the United States, for at least 150 work days per year, during the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
Inserted: (II) 4-Year period of employment.--An alien shall be considered to have met the agricultural employment requirements described in subclause (I) if the alien has performed 4 years of agricultural employment in the Untied States for at least 150 work days during three of the 4 years and at least 100 work days during the remaining year, during the 4-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
Original wording
Beginning on page 407, strike line 18, and all that follows through page 408, line 9 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 4171. Mr. CRAIG 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 407, strike line 18, and all that follows through page 408, line 9 and insert the following:
(i) Qualifying employment.--The alien has performed not less than the following agricultural employment:
(I) In general.--Except as provided in subclause (II), the alien has performed at least--
(aa) 5 years of agricultural employment in the United States, for at least 100 work days per year, during the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; or
(bb) 3 years of agricultural employment in the United States, for at least 150 work days per year, during the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
(II) 4-Year period of employment.--An alien shall be considered to have met the agricultural employment requirements described in subclause (I) if the alien has performed 4 years of agricultural employment in the Untied States for at least 150 work days during three of the 4 years and at least 100 work days during the remaining year, during the 4-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 23, 2006