S.Amdt. 1886
What it does: Inserts new text on page 595, between lines 12 and 13
Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC)What it changes
1 change to S. 1639
Inserts new text on page 595, between lines 12 and 13
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (s) Definition of Aggravated Felony and Additional Grounds for Ineligibility for Z Nonimmigrant Status.--
Inserted: (1) Aggravated felony.--Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)) is amended--
Inserted: (A) by striking "and" at the end of subparagraph (T);
Inserted: (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (U) and inserting "; and" and
Inserted: (C) by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "(V) a second conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, regardless of the State in which the conviction occurred or whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under the law of that State.".
Inserted: (2) Grounds for ineligibility.--In addition to the grounds of ineligibility described in subsection (d)(1)(F), an alien shall be ineligible for Z nonimmigrant status if the alien has been convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, regardless of the State in which the conviction occurred or whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under the law of that State.
Original wording
On page 595, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1886. Mrs. DOLE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 1639, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 595, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following:
(s) Definition of Aggravated Felony and Additional Grounds for Ineligibility for Z Nonimmigrant Status.--
(1) Aggravated felony.--Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)) is amended--
(A) by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (T);
(B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (U) and inserting “; and” and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
“(V) a second conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, regardless of the State in which the conviction occurred or whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under the law of that State.”.
(2) Grounds for ineligibility.--In addition to the grounds of ineligibility described in subsection (d)(1)(F), an alien shall be ineligible for Z nonimmigrant status if the alien has been convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, regardless of the State in which the conviction occurred or whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under the law of that State.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 25, 2007