S.Amdt. 1353
What it does: Rewrites page 946, line 15 through “(5)” on page 950, line 1
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK)What it changes
1 change to S. 744
The Congressional Record cuts off the end of this amendment, so some changes may be missing.
Rewrites page 946, line 15 through “(5)” on page 950, line 1
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 946, line 15 through “(5)” on page 950, line 1 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (ii) is inadmissible under section 212(a);
Inserted: (iii) is an alien who the Secretary knows or has reasonable grounds to believe, is engaged in or is likely to engage after entry in any terrorist activity (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)); or
Inserted: (iv) was, on April 16, 2013--
Inserted: (I) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence;
Inserted: (II) an alien admitted as a refugee under section 207 or granted asylum under section 208; or
Inserted: (III) an alien who, according to the records of the Secretary or the Secretary of State, is lawfully present in the United States in any nonimmigrant status (other than an alien considered to be a nonimmigrant solely due to the application of section 244(f)(4) or the amendment made by section 702 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-229)), notwithstanding any unauthorized employment or other violation of nonimmigrant status.
Inserted: (B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the application of subparagraph (A)(i)(III) on behalf of an alien for humanitarian purposes, to ensure family unity, or if such a waiver is otherwise in the public interest. Any discretionary authority to waive grounds of inadmissibility under section 212(a) conferred under any other provision of this Act shall apply equally to aliens seeking registered provisional status under this section.
Inserted: (C) Conviction explained.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'conviction' does not include a judgment that has been expunged, set aside, or the equivalent.
Inserted: (D) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to require the Secretary to commence removal proceedings against an alien.
Inserted: (5)
Original wording
Beginning on page 946, strike line 15 and all that follows through “(5)” on page 950, line 1, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1353. Mr. COBURN 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:
Beginning on page 946, strike line 15 and all that follows through “(5)” on page 950, line 1, and insert the following:
“(ii) is inadmissible under section 212(a);
“(iii) is an alien who the Secretary knows or has reasonable grounds to believe, is engaged in or is likely to engage after entry in any terrorist activity (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)); or
“(iv) was, on April 16, 2013--
“(I) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence;
“(II) an alien admitted as a refugee under section 207 or granted asylum under section 208; or
“(III) an alien who, according to the records of the Secretary or the Secretary of State, is lawfully present in the United States in any nonimmigrant status (other than an alien considered to be a nonimmigrant solely due to the application of section 244(f)(4) or the amendment made by section 702 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-229)), notwithstanding any unauthorized employment or other violation of nonimmigrant status.
“(B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the application of subparagraph (A)(i)(III) on behalf of an alien for humanitarian purposes, to ensure family unity, or if such a waiver is otherwise in the public interest. Any discretionary authority to waive grounds of inadmissibility under section 212(a) conferred under any other provision of this Act shall apply equally to aliens seeking registered provisional status under this section.
“(C) Conviction explained.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘conviction' does not include a judgment that has been expunged, set aside, or the equivalent.
“(D) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to require the Secretary to commence removal proceedings against an alien.
“(5)
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Senate amendment submitted
June 19, 2013