S.Amdt. 1543
What it does: 4 changes: inserts text in 3 places, replaces text
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)What it changes
4 changes to S. 744
Change 1: Inserts “and any measures necessary to mitigate impacts to landowners, communities, and the enviro…” before the period at the end
Inserted: and any measures necessary to mitigate impacts to landowners, communities, and the environment associated with implementation of the Southern Border Fencing Strategy
Original wording
On page 870, line 10, before the period at the end insert “and any measures necessary to mitigate impacts to landowners, communities, and the environment associated with implementation of the Southern Border Fencing Strategy”.
Change 2: Rewrites page 870, line 22 through page 871, line 6
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves 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:
Change 3: Inserts “and carry out associated mitigation measures identified in the Southern Border Fencing St…” before the semicolon at the end
Inserted: and carry out associated mitigation measures identified in the Southern Border Fencing Strategy and through consultation conducted pursuant to section 5(b)(4)(A) of this Act
Original wording
On page 877, line 6, insert before the semicolon at the end “and carry out associated mitigation measures identified in the Southern Border Fencing Strategy and through consultation conducted pursuant to section 5(b)(4)(A) of this Act”.
Change 4: Inserts new text on page 885, between lines 2 and 3
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (H) Transfers to other federal agencies.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may transfer amounts in the Trust Fund to the other Federal agencies to carry out the activities described in subparagraph (A), including the purchase of real property from willing sellers.
Original wording
On page 885, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:
Read automatically from the Congressional Record. Check the original before relying on it.
As printed
SA 1543. 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, line 10, before the period at the end insert “and any measures necessary to mitigate impacts to landowners, communities, and the environment associated with implementation of the Southern Border Fencing Strategy”.
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.
On page 877, line 6, insert before the semicolon at the end “and carry out associated mitigation measures identified in the Southern Border Fencing Strategy and through consultation conducted pursuant to section 5(b)(4)(A) of this Act”.
On page 885, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:
(H) Transfers to other federal agencies.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may transfer amounts in the Trust Fund to the other Federal agencies to carry out the activities described in subparagraph (A), including the purchase of real property from willing sellers.
Legislative Activity
Stay on top of the latest movement without scrolling through every action
Senate amendment submitted
June 20, 2013