S.Amdt. 1910Senate110th Congress (2007-2009)

S.Amdt. 1910

What it does: 2 changes: strikes text in 2 places
Submitted June 26, 2007

What it changes

2 changes to S. 1639 · all shown in the bill's text

Strikes text in 2 places
  1. Change 1: Strikes “which is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment of 5 years or more,”

    StrikesPage 119, lines 21–22Printed page

    In S. 1639 · Placed on Calendar Senate

    "(iii) an offense under section 274 (relating to bringing in and harboring certain aliens), section 277 (relating to aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter the United States), or section 278 (relating to the importation of an alien for immoral purpose);

    "(iv) a felony crime of violence as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code, [struck: which is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment of 5 years or more, ]including first degree murder, arson, possession, brandishment, or discharge of firearm in connection with crime of violence or drug trafficking offense, use of a short-barreled or semi-automatic weapons, use of a machine gun, murder of individuals involved in aiding a Federal investigation, kidnapping, bank robbery if death results or a hostage is kidnapped, sexual exploitation and other abuse of children, selling or buying of children, activities relating to material involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, activities relating to material constituting or containing child pornography, or illegal transportation of a minor;

    "(v) a crime involving obstruction of justice; tampering with or retaliating against a witness, victim, or informant; or burglary;

    Original wording

    On page 119, lines 21 and 22, strike “which is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment of 5 years or more,”.

  2. Change 2: Strikes “renunciation of gang affiliation;”

    StrikesPage 571, lines 19–20Printed page

    In S. 1639 · Placed on Calendar Senate

    (2) Application information.--

    (A) In general.--The application form shall request such information as the Secretary deems necessary and appropriate, including but not limited to, information concerning the alien's physical and mental health; complete criminal history, including all arrests and dispositions; gang membership, [struck: renunciation of gang affiliation; ]immigration history; employment history; and claims to United States citizenship.

    (3) Security and law enforcement background checks.--

    Original wording

    On page 571, lines 19 and 20, strike “renunciation of gang affiliation;”.

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As printed

SA 1910. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him 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 119, lines 21 and 22, strike “which is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment of 5 years or more,”.

On page 571, lines 19 and 20, strike “renunciation of gang affiliation;”.

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June 26, 2007