S.Amdt. 1440
What it does: 5 changes: replaces text in 4 places, strikes text
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey (R-PA)What it changes
5 changes to S. 744 · 4 shown in the bill's text
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Change 1: Replaces “20,000” with “200,000”
[struck: 20,000][inserted: 200,000]Original wording
On page 1829, line 8, strike “20,000” and insert “200,000”.
Change 2: Replaces “35,000” with “250,000”
In S. 744 · Reported to Senate
"(i) For the first year aliens are admitted as W nonimmigrants, 20,000.
"(ii) For the second such year,
[struck: 35,000][inserted: 250,000]."(iii) For the third such year, 55,000.
Original wording
On page 1829, line 9, strike “35,000” and insert “250,000”.
Change 3: Replaces “55,000” with “300,000”
In S. 744 · Reported to Senate
"(ii) For the second such year, 35,000.
"(iii) For the third such year,
[struck: 55,000][inserted: 300,000]."(iv) For the fourth such year, 75,000.
Original wording
On page 1829, line 10, strike “55,000” and insert “300,000”.
Change 4: Replaces “75,000” with “350,000”
In S. 744 · Reported to Senate
"(iii) For the third such year, 55,000.
"(iv) For the fourth such year,
[struck: 75,000][inserted: 350,000]."(v) For each year after the fourth such year, the level calculated for that year under paragraph (2).
Original wording
On page 1829, line 11, strike “75,000” and insert “350,000”.
Change 5: Strikes “20,000 nor more than 200,000”
In S. 744 · Reported to Senate
"(II) the denominator of which is the number of such job openings for the preceding year;
"(D) Minimum and maximum levels.--The number of registered positions calculated under subparagraph (B) for a 12-month period may not be less than
[struck: 20,000 nor more than 200,000]."(3) Additional registered positions for shortage occupations.--In addition to the number of registered positions made available for a year under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make available for a year an additional number of registered positions for shortage occupations in a particular metropolitan statistical area.
Original wording
On page 1833, lines 1 and 2, strike “20,000 nor more than 200,000”
Shown as written
and replace with “200,000 nor more than 400,000”.
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As printed
SA 1440. Mr. TOOMEY 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 1829, line 8, strike “20,000” and insert “200,000”.
On page 1829, line 9, strike “35,000” and insert “250,000”.
On page 1829, line 10, strike “55,000” and insert “300,000”.
On page 1829, line 11, strike “75,000” and insert “350,000”.
On page 1833, lines 1 and 2, strike “20,000 nor more than 200,000” and replace with “200,000 nor more than 400,000”.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 20, 2013