S.Amdt. 1491Senate113th Congress (2013-2015)

S.Amdt. 1491

What it does: 7 changes: replaces text in 3 places, inserts text in 3 places, strikes text
Sponsored by Jon TesterSen. Jon Tester (D-MT)
Submitted June 20, 2013

What it changes

7 changes to S. 744 · 2 shown in the bill's text

Replaces text in 3 placesInserts text in 3 placesStrikes text
  1. Change 1: Replaces “Services database” with “Services or other appropriate database. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall n…”

    ReplacesPage 1318, line 8Printed page

    In S. 744 · Reported to Senate

    "(I) Use requirement.--An employer hiring an individual who has a covered identity document shall verify the identity of such individual using the photo tool described in subclause (II).

    "(II) Development requirement.-- The Secretary shall develop and maintain a photo tool that enables employers to match the photo on a covered identity document provided to the employer to a photo maintained by a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [inserted: or other appropriate ]database.[inserted: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall not maintain photos provided by a participating State in a Services database except for photos of individuals about whom a verification query is made using a State-issued covered identity document, which may be maintained only during the verification process, including any appeals. The photos shall not be disclosed except for verification purposes as authorized by this section..]

    "(iv) Additional security measures.--

    Original wording

    On page 1318, line 8, strike “Services database” and insert “Services or other appropriate database. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall not maintain photos provided by a participating State in a Services database except for photos of individuals about whom a verification query is made using a State-issued covered identity document, which may be maintained only during the verification process, including any appeals. The photos shall not be disclosed except for verification purposes as authorized by this section.”.

  2. Change 2: Inserts “or system” after “card”

    InsertsPage 1324, line 11Printed page

    …card[inserted: or system]…

    Original wording

    On page 1324, line 11, insert “or system” after “card”.

  3. Change 3: Strikes “and”

    StrikesPage 1366, line 9Printed page

    Struck: and

    Original wording

    On page 1366, line 9 strike “and”.

  4. Change 4: Replaces the period on page 1366, line 15 with “; and”

    ReplacesPrinted page

    …[struck: .][inserted: ; and]

    Original wording

    On page 1366, line 15, strike the period and insert “; and”.

  5. Change 5: Inserts new text on page 1366, between lines 15 and 16

    Inserted: (x) provide appropriate administrative safeguards to ensure compliance with the limitation contained in paragraph (9).

    Original wording

    On page 1366, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following:

  6. Change 6: Replaces “nothing in this subsection may be construed to permit or allow any department, bureau, or…” with “no department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government or any other entit…”

    ReplacesPage 1378, lines 15–18Printed page

    In S. 744 · Reported to Senate

    "(H) Updating information.--The Commissioner, the Secretary, and the Secretary of State shall update their information in a manner that promotes maximum accuracy and shall provide a process for the prompt correction of erroneous information.

    "(9) Limitation on use of the system.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, [struck: nothing in this subsection may be construed to permit or allow any ][inserted: no ]department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government or any other entity [struck: to][inserted: shall] utilize any information, database, or other records assembled under this subsection for any purpose other than for employment verification or to ensure secure, appropriate and nondiscriminatory use of the System.

    "(10) Annual report and certification.--Not later than 18 months after the promulgation of regulations to implement this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes the following:

    Original wording

    On page 1378, lines 15 through 18 strike “nothing in this subsection may be construed to permit or allow any department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government or any other entity to” and insert “no department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government or any other entity shall”.

  7. Change 7: Inserts “share, or transmit” after “lize”

    InsertsPage 1378, line 19Printed page

    …lize[inserted: share, or transmit]…

    Original wording

    On page 1378, line 19, insert “share, or transmit” after “lize”.

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As printed

SA 1491. Mr. TESTER 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 1318, line 8, strike “Services database” and insert “Services or other appropriate database. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall not maintain photos provided by a participating State in a Services database except for photos of individuals about whom a verification query is made using a State-issued covered identity document, which may be maintained only during the verification process, including any appeals. The photos shall not be disclosed except for verification purposes as authorized by this section.”.

On page 1324, line 11, insert “or system” after “card”.

On page 1366, line 9 strike “and”.

On page 1366, line 15, strike the period and insert “; and”.

On page 1366, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following:

“(x) provide appropriate administrative safeguards to ensure compliance with the limitation contained in paragraph (9).”.

On page 1378, lines 15 through 18 strike “nothing in this subsection may be construed to permit or allow any department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government or any other entity to” and insert “no department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government or any other entity shall”.

On page 1378, line 19, insert “share, or transmit” after “lize”.

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Senate amendment submitted

June 20, 2013