An amendment numbered 22 printed in Part C of House Report 111-143 to provide that the Secretary of State shall report to Congress on the flow of people, goods, and services across the international borders shared by the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region.
What it does: Adds SEC. 10__. REPORT ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE at the end of title XDescription
Amendment provides that the Secretary of State shall report to Congress on the flow of people, goods, and services across the international borders shared by the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 2410
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Adds SEC. 10__. REPORT ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE at the end of title X
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 10__. REPORT ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE.
Inserted: Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the effects of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) on the flow of people, goods, and services across the international borders of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region, with particular emphasis on whether WHTI has been effective in meeting its goal of strengthening United States border security and enhancing accountability of individuals entering the United States, and an assessment of the economic impact associated with WHTI and its effects on small businesses.
Original wording
At the end of Title X, insert the following:
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As printed
At the end of Title X, insert the following:
SEC. 10__. REPORT ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE.
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the effects of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) on the flow of people, goods, and services across the international borders of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region, with particular emphasis on whether WHTI has been effective in meeting its goal of strengthening United States border security and enhancing accountability of individuals entering the United States, and an assessment of the economic impact associated with WHTI and its effects on small businesses.
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House amendment offered
June 10, 2009
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House amendment offered
June 10, 2009
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 10, 2009 • 4:48 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
June 10, 2009 • 4:48 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Peters.(consideration: CR H6504-6505; text: CR H6504)
June 10, 2009 • 4:43 PM
Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Peters. (consideration: CR H6504-6505; text: CR H6504)
June 10, 2009 • 4:43 PM
On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 10, 2009 • 4:48 PM