S.Amdt. 1448
What it does: Rewrites page 1083, lines 3–4
Sen. Kay R. Hagan (D-NC)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 1083, lines 3–4
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1083, lines 3–4 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (C) Regional considerations.--
Inserted: (i) In general.--In determining the distribution of visas described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider the needs of various geographical regions and the current and historical demand for agriculture workers evidenced by the usage of each State of the H-2A worker program pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)) .
Inserted: (ii) Coordination.--In making the determinations required by clause (i), the Secretary shall annually solicit input from State and local authorities, including State Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of Agriculture.
Inserted: (D) Effect of 2nd or subsequent designated agricultural employer.--A non-
Original wording
On page 1083, strike lines 3 and 4 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1448. Mrs. HAGAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her 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 1083, strike lines 3 and 4 and insert the following:
“(C) Regional considerations.--
“(i) In general.--In determining the distribution of visas described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider the needs of various geographical regions and the current and historical demand for agriculture workers evidenced by the usage of each State of the H-2A worker program pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)) .
“(ii) Coordination.--In making the determinations required by clause (i), the Secretary shall annually solicit input from State and local authorities, including State Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of Agriculture.
“(D) Effect of 2nd or subsequent designated agricultural employer.--A non-
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Senate amendment submitted
June 20, 2013