S.Amdt. 1256
What it does: 21 changes: replaces text in 11 places, strikes text in 8 places, inserts text in 2 places
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)What it changes
21 changes to S. 744 · 2 shown in the bill's text
Change 1: Rewrites page 1150, lines 21–24
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1150, lines 21–24 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (D) Entrepreneurship.--
Inserted: (i) Employment.--An alien who is an entrepreneur--
Inserted: (I) shall be allocated 10 points if the alien's business entity in the United States employs at least 2 United States citizens or legal permanent residents in a zone 1 occupation, a zone 2 occupation, or a zone 3 occupation;
Inserted: (II) shall be allocated 15 points if the alien's business entity in the United States employs at least 2 United States citizens or legal permanent residents in a zone 4 occupation or a zone 5 occupation; or
Inserted: (ii) Business success.--A qualified entrepreneur (as defined in subsection (b)(6)(A)), who holds a valid nonimmigrant visa and whose business entity was purchased by another United States business entity, shall be allocated 15 points.
Original wording
On page 1150, strike lines 21 through 24 and insert the following:
Change 2: Replaces “(c)” with new text
Struck: (c)
Inserted: (c) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which the first merit-based immigrant visa is issued pursuant to section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 2301(a)(2) of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that analyzes the issuance of such visas to immigrant entrepreneurs.
Inserted: (d)
Original wording
On page 1160, line 11, strike “(c)” and insert the following:
Change 3: Strikes “super”
Struck: super
Original wording
On page 1850, line 6, strike “super”.
Change 4: Strikes “super”
Struck: super
Original wording
On page 1851, line 18, strike “super”.
Change 5: Replaces “Section 203(b)” with new text
Struck: Section 203(b)
Inserted: (a) In General.--Section 203(b)
Original wording
On page 1853, line 14, strike “Section 203(b)” and insert the following:
Change 6: Inserts “and” after the semicolon
Inserted: and
Original wording
On page 1854, line 13, insert “and” after the semicolon.
Change 7: Strikes “submits” through “(IV)”
Struck: submits … (IV)
Original wording
On page 1854, beginning on line 14, strike “submits” and all that follows through “(IV)” on line 17.
Change 8: Strikes “from such qualified entrepreneur, the parents, spouse, son, or daughter of such qualified…”
In S. 744 · Reported to Senate
"(gg) a combination of the investments described in items (aa) through (ff); and
"(II) may not include an investment from
[struck: such qualified entrepreneur, the parents, spouse, son, or daughter of such qualified entrepreneur, or from ]any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, or joint stock company over which such qualified entrepreneur has a substantial ownership interest."(v) Qualified job.--The term 'qualified job' means a full-time position of a United States business entity owned by a qualified entrepreneur that--
Original wording
Beginning on page 1855, line 25, strike “from such qualified entrepreneur, the parents, spouse, son, or daughter of such qualified entrepreneur, or”.
Change 9: Rewrites page 1856, lines 14–21
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1856, lines 14–21 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (II) has been filled by a United States citizen or legal permanent resident who is not the qualified entrepreneur or the spouse, son, or daughter of the qualified entrepreneur; and
Inserted: (III) is compensated at a rate comparable to the median income of similar employees in the region or in a manner common and comparable to the business entity's industry.
Original wording
On page 1856, strike lines 14 through 21 and insert the following:
Change 10: Strikes “super”
Struck: super
Original wording
On page 1859, line 5, strike “super”.
Change 11: Strikes “super”
Struck: super
Original wording
On page 1859, line 6, strike “super”.
Change 12: Rewrites page 1860, lines 3–9
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1860, lines 3–9 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (III) each of whom in the previous 3 years has made qualified investments totaling not less than $50,000 in United States business entities which are less than 5 years old.
Original wording
On page 1860, strike lines 3 through 9 and insert the following:
Change 13: Replaces “and chief operating officer” with “, chief operating officer, chief marketing officer, chief design officer, and chief creat…”
In S. 744 · Reported to Senate
"(ix) Secretary.--Except as otherwise specifically provided, the term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
"(x) Senior executive position.--The term 'senior executive position' includes the position of chief executive officer, chief technology officer,
[struck: ][inserted: , chief operating officer, chief marketing officer, chief design officer, ]and chief[struck: operating][inserted: creative] officer."(xi) United states business entity.--The term 'United States business entity' means any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, or joint stock company that is organized under the laws of the United States or any State and that conducts business in the United States that is not--
Original wording
On page 1862, lines 8 and 9, strike “and chief operating officer” and insert “, chief operating officer, chief marketing officer, chief design officer, and chief creative officer”.
Change 14: Strikes “super”
Struck: super
Original wording
On page 1864, line 9, strike “super”.
Change 15: Replaces “$500,000” with “$250,000”
[struck: $500,000][inserted: $250,000]Original wording
On page 1864, line 19, strike “$500,000” and insert “$250,000”.
Change 16: Replaces “$750,000” with “$500,000”
[struck: $750,000][inserted: $500,000]Original wording
On page 1865, line 3, strike “$750,000” and insert “$500,000”.
Change 17: Strikes “super”
Struck: super
Original wording
On page 1866, line 2, strike “super”.
Change 18: Replaces “$500,000” with “$250,000”
[struck: $500,000][inserted: $250,000]Original wording
On page 1866, line 12, strike “$500,000” and insert “$250,000”.
Change 19: Replaces “$500,000” with “$400,000”
[struck: $500,000][inserted: $400,000]Original wording
On page 1866, line 20, strike “$500,000” and insert “$400,000”.
Change 20: Inserts new text on page 1867, between lines 4 and 5
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (b) Authorization of Dual Intent for INVEST Immigrants.--Section 214 (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in subsection (b), by striking "subparagraph (L) or (V)" and inserting "subparagraph (L), (V), or (X)"; and
Inserted: (2) in subsection (h), as amended by sections 2403(c) and 4401(b), by striking "or (W)" and inserting "(W), or (X)".
Original wording
On page 1867, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:
Change 21: Rewrites page 1869, lines 1–21
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1869, lines 1–21 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (1) the number of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas issued to entrepreneurs for each fiscal year;
Inserted: (2) an accounting of the excess demand for immigrant visas if the annual allocation is insufficient in any fiscal year to meet demand;
Inserted: (3) the number and percentage of entrepreneurs able to meet thresholds for nonimmigrant renewal and adjustment to permanent resident status under the amendments made by this subtitle;
Inserted: (4) an analysis of the economic impact of entrepreneurs holding immigrant and nonimmigrant visas authorized under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle, including--
Inserted: (A) job and revenue creation;
Inserted: (B) increased investments; and
Inserted: (C) growth within business sectors and regions;
Inserted: (5) a description and breakdown of types of businesses created by entrepreneurs granted nonimmigrant or immigrant visas;
Inserted: (6) the number of businesses established by entrepreneurs holding immigrant and nonimmigrant visas authorized under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle that are purchased by another United States business entity;
Inserted: (7) except for the Secretary's initial report under this subsection, a description of the percentage of the businesses initially created by the entrepreneurs granted immigrant and nonimmigrant visas authorized under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle, that are still in operation; and
Inserted: (8) any recommendations for improving the programs established under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.
Original wording
On page 1869, strike lines 1 through 21 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1256. Mr. MORAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 1150, strike lines 21 through 24 and insert the following:
“(D) Entrepreneurship.--
“(i) Employment.--An alien who is an entrepreneur--
“(I) shall be allocated 10 points if the alien's business entity in the United States employs at least 2 United States citizens or legal permanent residents in a zone 1 occupation, a zone 2 occupation, or a zone 3 occupation;
“(II) shall be allocated 15 points if the alien's business entity in the United States employs at least 2 United States citizens or legal permanent residents in a zone 4 occupation or a zone 5 occupation; or
“(ii) Business success.--A qualified entrepreneur (as defined in subsection (b)(6)(A)), who holds a valid nonimmigrant visa and whose business entity was purchased by another United States business entity, shall be allocated 15 points.
On page 1160, line 11, strike “(c)” and insert the following:
(c) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which the first merit-based immigrant visa is issued pursuant to section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 2301(a)(2) of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that analyzes the issuance of such visas to immigrant entrepreneurs.
(d)
On page 1850, line 6, strike “super”.
On page 1851, line 18, strike “super”.
On page 1853, line 14, strike “Section 203(b)” and insert the following:
“(a) In General.--Section 203(b)”.
On page 1854, line 13, insert “and” after the semicolon.
On page 1854, beginning on line 14, strike “submits” and all that follows through “(IV)” on line 17.
Beginning on page 1855, line 25, strike “from such qualified entrepreneur, the parents, spouse, son, or daughter of such qualified entrepreneur, or”.
On page 1856, strike lines 14 through 21 and insert the following:
“(II) has been filled by a United States citizen or legal permanent resident who is not the qualified entrepreneur or the spouse, son, or daughter of the qualified entrepreneur; and
“(III) is compensated at a rate comparable to the median income of similar employees in the region or in a manner common and comparable to the business entity's industry.
On page 1859, line 5, strike “super”.
On page 1859, line 6, strike “super”.
On page 1860, strike lines 3 through 9 and insert the following:
“(III) each of whom in the previous 3 years has made qualified investments totaling not less than $50,000 in United States business entities which are less than 5 years old.
On page 1862, lines 8 and 9, strike “and chief operating officer” and insert “, chief operating officer, chief marketing officer, chief design officer, and chief creative officer”.
On page 1864, line 9, strike “super”.
On page 1864, line 19, strike “$500,000” and insert “$250,000”.
On page 1865, line 3, strike “$750,000” and insert “$500,000”.
On page 1866, line 2, strike “super”.
On page 1866, line 12, strike “$500,000” and insert “$250,000”.
On page 1866, line 20, strike “$500,000” and insert “$400,000”.
On page 1867, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:
(b) Authorization of Dual Intent for INVEST Immigrants.--Section 214 (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking “subparagraph (L) or (V)” and inserting “subparagraph (L), (V), or (X)”; and
(2) in subsection (h), as amended by sections 2403(c) and 4401(b), by striking “or (W)” and inserting “(W), or (X)”.
On page 1869, strike lines 1 through 21 and insert the following:
(1) the number of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas issued to entrepreneurs for each fiscal year;
(2) an accounting of the excess demand for immigrant visas if the annual allocation is insufficient in any fiscal year to meet demand;
(3) the number and percentage of entrepreneurs able to meet thresholds for nonimmigrant renewal and adjustment to permanent resident status under the amendments made by this subtitle;
(4) an analysis of the economic impact of entrepreneurs holding immigrant and nonimmigrant visas authorized under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle, including--
(A) job and revenue creation;
(B) increased investments; and
(C) growth within business sectors and regions;
(5) a description and breakdown of types of businesses created by entrepreneurs granted nonimmigrant or immigrant visas;
(6) the number of businesses established by entrepreneurs holding immigrant and nonimmigrant visas authorized under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle that are purchased by another United States business entity;
(7) except for the Secretary's initial report under this subsection, a description of the percentage of the businesses initially created by the entrepreneurs granted immigrant and nonimmigrant visas authorized under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle, that are still in operation; and
(8) any recommendations for improving the programs established under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 12, 2013