S.Amdt. 1539Senate113th Congress (2013-2015)

S.Amdt. 1539

What it does: Rewrites page 870, line 22 through page 871, line 6
Sponsored by Ron WydenSen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Submitted June 20, 2013

What it changes

1 change to S. 744

Replaces text
  1. Rewrites page 870, line 22 through page 871, line 6

    ReplacesPrinted page

    Removes page 870, line 22 through page 871, line 6 of the printed bill. See that page

    Inserted: (A) In general.--In implementing the Southern Border Fencing Strategy required by this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, States, local governments, Indian tribes, and property owners in the United States to minimize and reasonably mitigate the impact on the environment, culture, commerce, and quality of life for the communities and residents located near the sites at which such fencing is to be constructed, except in such cases where the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, States, local governments, Indian tribes, and property owners in the United States, determines that the Strategy would have a net beneficial impact to an area's environmental and cultural resources through the reduction of illegal cross-border traffic.

    Original wording

    On page 870, strike line 22 and all that follows through page 871, line 6, and insert the following:

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As printed

SA 1539. Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mrs. Boxer) 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 870, strike line 22 and all that follows through page 871, line 6, and insert the following:

(A) In general.--In implementing the Southern Border Fencing Strategy required by this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, States, local governments, Indian tribes, and property owners in the United States to minimize and reasonably mitigate the impact on the environment, culture, commerce, and quality of life for the communities and residents located near the sites at which such fencing is to be constructed, except in such cases where the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, States, local governments, Indian tribes, and property owners in the United States, determines that the Strategy would have a net beneficial impact to an area's environmental and cultural resources through the reduction of illegal cross-border traffic.

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Senate amendment submitted

June 20, 2013