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S.1639 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.

The bill takes on most elements of S 1348, the bill that failed to gain support on June 7, 2007 but adds extensively to border security provisions that must be in place before the visa reform elements of the bill can move forward.

The bill requires that before any adjustments are made to immigration status or visa reform the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a written certification to the President and the Congress, based on analysis by and in consultation with the Comptroller General that the US has operational control of 100% of and the ability to monitor the US border with Mexico, that Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol has hired, trained, and deployed 20,000 full-time agents, that 300 miles of vehicle barriers, 370 miles of fencing have been installed, that 105 ground-based radar and camera towers are operating, and that there ahs been deployed for use along the international land border between the United States and Mexico, as of the date of the certification under this subsection, 4 unmanned aerial vehicles, and the supporting systems for those vehicles.

Amendments further defined the bill.

Amendments include

Loss of eligibility for a Z visa (illegal prior to Jan 2007 but on a path to citizenship) if guilty of drunk driving. (Amdt 1701)
Loses eligibility if in violation of requirements for admission or parole knowingly for 90 days (Amdt 1702)
Social Security must implement a system to promptly issue a SS number after immigrant is admitted (Amdt 1703)
Y-visas (temporary two year non-immigrant worker) may be renewed for two years indefinitely providing the applicant spent the prior twelve months before renewal out of the country. Removes any provision to allow spouse and family to accompany the worker and prohibits sponsoring parental visits to US (Amdt 1808)
DHS may not provide a bond for release if the alien is from a country other than Canada or Mexico, has not been admitted or paroled in the US and was apprehended within 100 miles of the US borders or presents a flight risk. (Amdt 1809)
Removes the provision that a Z-nonimmigrant can aspire to permanent resident status. Allows for continuous renewal of that visa status (Amdt 1810)
41/2 years after enactment the President must certify that border security and other measures described in subsection are funded, in place, and in operation; and that there are fewer than 1,000,000 individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States. Without certification all the legal status and probationary benefits granted to aliens shall be terminated. (Amdt 1811)
Law enforcement personnel of a State, or a political subdivision of a State, have the inherent authority of a sovereign entity to investigate, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody (including the transportation across State lines to detention centers) an alien for the purpose of assisting in the enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States in the normal course of carrying out the law enforcement duties of such personnel. This State authority has never been displaced or preempted by Federal law. Status of aliens will be promptly entered into the National Crime Information Center for access by local law enforcement (Amdt 1812)
Z-nonimmigrants when applying for the first two year renewal must show an attempt to learn English, on second renewal must pass the naturalization test, on third renewal must take the English as a Foreign Language test and on fourth renewal must test at least a 70 on the EFLT. (Amdt 1815)
Good moral character must be established (Amdt 1816)
Clarifies that a child born in the US of parents who are not US citizens are not under the full jurisdiction of the US as are children born of US citizens. (Amdt 1844)
The integrated entry and exit data system must be fully implemented (Amdt 1845)
Social Security coverage may not include any quarters worked prior to issuance of the SS number and may not include anyone who is not legally authorized to work in the US (Amdt 1847)
All taxes must be paid and "hall not be allowed to collect any tax refund for any taxable year prior to 2007, or to file any claim for the Earned Income Tax Credit, or any other tax credit otherwise allowable under the tax code, prior to such taxable year" (Amdt 1854}
Visa reforms may not go into effect until "he Department of Homeland Security is detaining all removable aliens apprehended crossing the southern border, except as specifically mandated by law, and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has the resources to maintain this practice, including resources to detain up to 45,000 aliens per day on an annual basis." (Amdt 1862)
All installation of all fencing and barriers required by such provisions and amendments is to be completed (Amdt 1865).
Z-nonimmigrant status may not be granted until an alien provides all Social Security numbers he/she used illegally (Amdt 1871)

Sponsor: Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA)

Vote: The bill failed to receive the necessary 60 votes to proceed. That cloture vote was 45 to 52 RV 235 June 28, 2007.

Cost to the taxpayers: S 1348 was calculated by the CBO at $121 billion. S 1639 is reported to ad $4.3 billion to that amount.

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AMENDMENTS

1. S.AMDT.1701 to S.1639

Makes a Z visa applicant ineligible if convicted for drunk driving, regardless of the State in which the conviction occurred or whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under State law.''.

(2) GROUNDS FOR INELIGIBILITY.--In addition to the grounds of ineligibility described in subsection (d)(1)(F), an alien shall be ineligible for Z nonimmigrant status if the alien has been convicted of drunk driving, regardless of the State in which the conviction occurred or whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under State law.

To Amendment paragraph

Sponsor: Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] (introduced 6/19/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted.

2. S.AMDT.1805 to S.1639 knowingly violates for a period of 90 days or more the terms or conditions of the alien's admission or parole into the United States.''
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

3. S.AMDT.1806 to S.1639 The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, shall implement a system to allow for the prompt enumeration of a Social Security number after the Secretary of Homeland Security has granted an alien Z nonimmigrant status
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

4. S.AMDT.1807 to S.1639

``The requirement that the alien have a residence in a foreign country which the alien has no intention of abandoning shall not apply to an alien described in section 214(s) who is seeking to enter as a temporary visitor for pleasure;''
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

5. S.AMDT.1808 to S.1639

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a Y-1 Nonimmigrant:

(1) may be extended for an indefinite number of subsequent two-year periods, as long as each two-year period is separated by physical presence outside the United States for the immediate prior 12 months,

(2) may not be accompanied by their spouse and dependents for any of their 2 year periods of work in the United States, and

(3) may not sponsor a family member to visit them in the United States under the ``parent visa'' created by Section 506 of this Act.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted.

To Amendment paragraph

6. S.AMDT.1809 to S.1639

DHS may not provide the alien with release on bond or with conditional parole if the alien--

``(A) is a national of a noncontiguous country;

``(B) has not been admitted or paroled into the United States; and

``(C) was apprehended within 100 miles of the international border of the United States or presents a flight risk, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.''.

Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted.

To Amendment paragraph

7. S.AMDT.1810 to S.1639

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act (or an amendment made by this Act)--

(1) a Z nonimmigrant shall not be adjusted to the status of a lawful permanent resident; and

(2) nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the number of times that a Z nonimmigrant can renew the non-immigrant's status.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

8. S.AMDT.1811 to S.1639

Except as provided under paragraph (2), not later than 54 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a written certification to the President and Congress that--

(A) the border security and other measures described in subsection (a) are funded, in place, and in operation; and

(B) there are fewer than 1,000,000 individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States.

(2) EFFECT OF LACK OF CERTIFICATION.--If the border security and other measures described in subsection (a) are not funded, are not in place, are not in operation, or if more than 1,000,000 individuals are unlawfully present in the United States on the date that is 54 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, title VI shall be immediately repealed and the legal status and probationary benefits granted to aliens under such title shall be terminated.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted.

To Amendment paragraph

9. S.AMDT.1812 to S.1639

Law enforcement personnel of a State, or a political subdivision of a State, have the inherent authority of a sovereign entity to investigate, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody (including the transportation across State lines to detention centers) an alien for the purpose of assisting in the enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States in the normal course of carrying out the law enforcement duties of such personnel. This State authority has never been displaced or preempted by Federal law.

(2) CONSTRUCTION.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed to require law enforcement personnel of a State or a political subdivision to assist in the enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States.

(1) PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO THE NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.--

(A) IN GENERAL.--Except as provided under subparagraph (C), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the head of the National Crime Information Center of the Department of Justice the information that the Secretary has or maintains related to any alien--

(i) against whom a final order of removal has been issued;

(ii) who enters into a voluntary departure agreement, or is granted voluntary departure by an immigration judge, whose period for departure has expired under subsection (a)(3) of section 240B of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229c), subsection (b)(2) of such section 240B, or who has violated a condition of a voluntary departure agreement under such section 240B;

(iii) whom a Federal immigration officer has confirmed to be unlawfully present in the United States; and

(iv) whose visa has been revoked.

(B) REMOVAL OF INFORMATION.--The head of the National Crime Information Center shall promptly remove any information provided by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) related to an alien who is lawfully admitted to enter or remain in the United States.

(i) IN GENERAL.--The Secretary, in consultation with the head of the National Crime Information Center, shall develop and implement a procedure by which an alien may petition the Secretary or head of the National Crime Information Center, as appropriate, to remove any erroneous information provided by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) related to such alien.

(ii) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO RECEIVE NOTICE.--Under procedures developed under clause (i), failure by the alien to receive notice of a violation of the immigration laws shall not constitute cause for removing information provided by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) related to such alien, unless such information is erroneous.

(iii) INTERIM PROVISION OF INFORMATION.--Notwithstanding the 180-day period set forth in subparagraph (A), the Secretary may not provide the information required under subparagraph (A) until the procedures required under this paragraph have been developed and implemented.

(2) INCLUSION OF INFORMATION IN THE NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER DATABASE.--Section 534(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended--

(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end;

(B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and

``(4) acquire, collect, classify, and preserve records of violations of the immigration laws of the United States; and''.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

10. S.AMDT.1813 to S.1639

subject to title VI of the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007, an alien who--

``(i) is physically present in the United States, has maintained continuous physical presence in the United States since January 7, 2004, is employed, and seeks to continue performing labor, services or education;

``(ii) is physically present in the United States, has maintained continuous physical presence in the United States since January 7, 2004, and such alien--

``(I) is the spouse or parent (65 years of age or older) of an alien described in clause (i); or

``(II) was, within 2 years of the date on which the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 was introduced in the Senate, the spouse of an alien who was subsequently classified as a Z nonimmigrant under this section, or is eligible for such classification, if--

``(aa) the termination of the relationship with such spouse was connected to domestic violence; and

``(bb) the spouse has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the spouse or parent, who is a Z nonimmigrant; or

``(iii) is under 18 years of age at the time of application for nonimmigrant status under this subparagraph, is physically present in the United States, has maintained continuous physical presence in the United States since January 7, 2004, and was born to or legally adopted by at least 1 parent who is at the time of application described in clause (i) or (ii).''.

(1) IN GENERAL.--The alien shall establish that the alien was not lawfully present in the United States on January 7, 2004.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

11. S.AMDT.1814 to S.1639

On page 312, lines 15 through 17, strike ``(6)(B), (6)(C)(i), (6)(C)(ii), (6)(D), (6)(F), (6)(G), (7), (9)(B), (9)(C)(i)(I),'' and insert ``(6)(C)(i), (6)(C)(ii), (6)(D), (6)(G), (7),''.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

12. S.AMDT.1815 to S.1639

ii) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CIVICS.--

(I) REQUIREMENT AT FIRST RENEWAL.--At or before the time of application for the first extension of Z nonimmigrant status, an alien who is 18 years of age or older must demonstrate an attempt to gain an understanding of the English language and knowledge of United States civics by taking the naturalization test described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 312(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)) and by demonstrating enrollment in or placement on a waiting list for English classes.

(II) REQUIREMENT AT SECOND RENEWAL.--At or before the time of application for the second extension of Z nonimmigrant status, an alien who is 18 years of age or older must pass the naturalization test described in such paragraphs (1) and (2) of such section 312(a).

(III) REQUIREMENT AT THIRD RENEWAL.--At or before the time of application for the third extension of Z nonimmigrant status, an alien who is 18 years of age or older must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service.

(IV) REQUIREMENT AT FOURTH RENEWAL.--At or before the time of application for the fourth extension of Z nonimmigrant status, an alien who is 18 years of age or older must retake the TOEFL and receive the lower of--

(aa) a score of not less than 70; or

(bb) a score of not less than 20 points higher than the score the alien received when the alien took the TOEFL pursuant to subclause (III).

(V) EXCEPTION.--The requirements of subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV) shall not apply to any person who, on the date of the filing of the person's application for an extension of Z nonimmigrant status--
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

13. S.AMDT.1816 to S.1639

9) GOOD MORAL CHARACTER.--The alien shall establish that the alien has been a person of good moral character, as described in section 101(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(f)), for the entire period of the alien's unlawful presence in the United States.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

14. S.AMDT.1844 to S.1639

SEC. 403A. INELIGIBILITY FOR UNITED STATES BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP.

(a) In General.--Section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101) is amended by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

``(d) Acknowledging that the right of birthright citizenship mandated under section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution applies only to children born in the United States to a parent who is subject to the full and exclusive jurisdiction of the United States, a person born in the United States shall not be considered to be `subject to the jurisdiction of the United States' for purposes of section 301(a) if the person was born in the United States to parents who are not legally present in the United States.''.

(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to people born on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

15. S.AMDT.1845 to S.1639 US-VISIT SYSTEM.--The integrated entry and exit data system required under section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1365a), which was required to be implemented not later than December 21, 2005, has been fully implemented and is functioning at every land, sea, and air port of entry into the United States
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

16. S.AMDT.1846 to S.1639

) may not provide the alien with release on bond or with conditional parole if the alien--

``(A) is a national of a noncontiguous country;

``(B) has not been admitted or paroled into the United States; and

``(C) was apprehended within 100 miles of the international border of the United States or presents a flight risk, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.''.

Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

17. S.AMDT.1847 to S.1639

PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CREDITS PRIOR TO ENUMERATION OR FOR ANY PERIOD WITHOUT WORK AUTHORIZATION.

(a) INSURED STATUS.--Section 214 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 414) is amended by adding at the end, the following new subsections:

``(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2)--

``(A) no quarter of coverage shall be credited for purposes of this section if, with respect to any individual who is assigned a social security account number on or after the date of enactment of the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007, such quarter of coverage is earned prior to the year in which such social security account number is assigned; and

``(B) no quarter of coverage shall be credited for purposes of this section for any calendar year, with respect to an individual who is not a natural-born United States citizen, unless the Commissioner of Social Security determines, on the basis of information provided to the Commissioner in accordance with an agreement entered into under subsection (e) or otherwise, that the individual was authorized to be employed in the United States during such quarter.

``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to any quarter of coverage earned by an individual who, at such time such quarter of coverage is earned, satisfies the criterion specified in subsection (c)(2).

``(e) Not later than 180 days after the date of the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security to provide such information as the Commissioner determines necessary to carry out the limitations on crediting quarters of coverage under subsection (d), however, this provision shall not be construed to establish an effective date for purposes of this section.

(b) BENEFIT COMPUTATION.--Section 215(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)) is amended--

(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1);

(2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``; and''; and

(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

``(3) in computing the average indexed monthly earnings of an individual who is assigned a social security account number on or after the date of enactment of the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007, there shall not be counted any wages or self-employment income for which no quarter of coverage may be credited to such individual as a result of the application of section 214(d).''.

Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

18. S.AMDT.1848 to S.1639

In section 602(a), strike paragraph (6). = INELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS- For purposes of section 403 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613), an alien whose status has been adjusted under this section shall not be eligible for any Federal means-tested public benefit unless the alien meets the alien eligibility criteria for such benefit

Beginning on page 646, strike line 17 and all that follows through page 647 line 6.

Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

19. S.AMDT.1849 to S.1639

In section 602(a), strike paragraph (6). = NELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS- For purposes of section 403 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613), an alien whose status has been adjusted under this section shall not be eligible for any Federal means-tested public benefit unless the alien meets the alien eligibility criteria for such benefit

Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

20. S.AMDT.1850 to S.1639 Beginning on page 646, strike line 17 and all that follows through page 647 line 6.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

21. S.AMDT.1851 to S.1639

Beginning on page 524, strike line 1 and all that follows through page 525, line 6.

On page 527 in the table preceding line 1, strike the items relating to supplemental schedule for Zs.

Beginning on page 542, strike line 20 and all that follows through page 543 line 25

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Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

22. S.AMDT.1852 to S.1639

Beginning on page 524, strike line 1 and all that follows through page 525, line 6.

Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

23. S.AMDT.1853 to S.1639

Beginning on page 542, strike line 20 and all that follows through page 543 line 25.

Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

24. S.AMDT.1854 to S.1639 Beginning on page 658, strike line 20 and all that follows through page 659, line 21 and insert the following:

PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES--

(i) IN GENERAL.--Not later than the date on which status is adjusted under this section, the alien establishes the payment of any applicable Federal tax liability and State and Local tax liability by establishing that--

(I) no such tax liability exists;

(II) all outstanding liabilities have been paid; or

(III) the alien has entered into an agreement for payment of all outstanding liabilities with the Internal Revenue Service.

(ii) DEFINITIONS--

(I) Applicable federal tax liability--For purposes of clause (i), the term `applicable Federal tax liability' means liability for Federal taxes, including penalties and interest, owed for any year during the period of employment required by subparagraph (D)(i) for which the statutory period for assessment of any deficiency for such taxes has not expired.

(II) STATE AND LOCAL TAX LIABILITY--For purposes of clause (i), `State and Local tax liability' means any tax liability, including penalties and interest, due to any State or Local jurisdiction in which the alien worked prior to being issued a probationary Z visa pursuant to Section 601 of this Act, if such State or Local jurisdiction establishes a program by which aliens who are issued such visa are required to pay such tax liability.

(iii) IRS COOPERATION-- The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish rules and procedures under which the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall provide documentation to an alien upon request to establish the payment of all taxes required by this subparagraph.

(iv) LIMITATION--Provided further that an alien required to pay taxes under this subparagraph, or who otherwise satisfies the requirements of clause (i), shall not be allowed to collect any tax refund for any taxable year prior to 2007, or to file any claim for the Earned Income Tax Credit, or any other tax credit otherwise allowable under the tax code, prior to such taxable year.

Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

25. S.AMDT.1855 to S.1639

At the appropriate place in title VII, strike the section that requires the Secretary of Education to develop an Internet-based English Learning Program.

Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

26. S.AMDT.1862 to S.1639

CATCH AND RETURN.--The Department of Homeland Security is detaining all removable aliens apprehended crossing the southern border, except as specifically mandated by law, and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has the resources to maintain this practice, including resources to detain up to 45,000 aliens per day on an annual basis.

Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

27. S.AMDT.1863 to S.1639

Strike the first title VI (relating to Nonimmigrants in the United States previously in unlawful status).

Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

28. S.AMDT.1864 to S.1639

On page 2, line 26, strike ``20,000'' and insert ``23,000''

Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

29. S.AMDT.1865 to S.1639

At the end of section 1, insert the following:

(e) Secure Fence Act of 2007.--Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of law, this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not take effect until the President certifies to the Congress that the Secretary of Homeland Security has taken all actions necessary to comply with the provisions of, and the amendments made by, the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-367; 120 Stat. 2638), including completing the installation of all fencing and barriers required by such provisions and amendments.

Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

30. S.AMDT.1866 to S.1639 On page 2, beginning on line 5, strike ``the probationary benefits conferred by section 601(h),''
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

31. S.AMDT.1868 to S.1639

SEC. __X. ELIGIBILITY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY WORKERS FOR CERTAIN LEGAL ASSISTANCE.

Section 305 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note; Public Law 99-603) is amended--

(1) by striking ``section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a))'' and inserting ``subparagraph (H)(ii)(a) or subparagraph (Y) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15))''; and

(2) by inserting ``or forestry'' after ``agricultural''.

Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

32. S.AMDT.1869 to S.1639

__. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE.

(a) In General.--An alien may not be granted Z nonimmigrant status under this title unless the alien fully discloses to the Secretary all the names and Social Security account numbers that the alien has ever used to obtain employment in the United States.

(b) Enforcement.--If the Secretary determines that a Z nonimmigrant has not complied with the requirement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall revoke the alien's Z nonimmigrant status.

(c) Notification of Rightful Assignees.--The Secretary may disclose information received from aliens pursuant to a disclosure under subsection (a) to any Federal or State agency authorized to collect such information to enable such agency to notify each named individual or rightful assignee of the Social Security account number of the alien's misuse of such name or number to obtain employment.

Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 6/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

33. S.AMDT.1870 to S.1639

SEC. 704A. LOSS OF NATIONALITY.

(a) In General.--Section 349(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1481(a)(3)) is amended to read as follows:

``(3) entering, or serving in, the armed forces of a foreign state if--

``(A) such armed forces are engaged in, or attempt to engage in, hostilities or acts of terrorism against the United States; or

``(B) such person is serving or has served as a general officer in the armed forces of a foreign state; or''.

(b) Special Rule and Definitions.--Such section 349 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:

``(c) Special Rule.--Any person described in subsection (a), who commits an act described in such subsection, shall be presumed to have committed such act with the intention of relinquishing United States nationality, unless such presumption is overcome by a preponderance of evidence.

``(d) Definitions.--In this section:

``(1) ARMED FORCES OF A FOREIGN STATE.--The term `armed forces of a foreign state' includes any armed band, militia, organized force, or other group that is engaged in, or attempts to engage in, hostilities against the United States or terrorism.

``(2) FOREIGN STATE.--The term `foreign state' includes any group or organization (including any recognized or unrecognized quasi-government entity) that is engaged in, or attempts to engage in, hostilities against the United States or terrorism.

``(3) HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.--The term `hostilities against the United States' means the enticing, preparation, or encouragement of armed conflict against United States citizens or businesses or a facility of the United States Government.

``(4) TERRORISM.--The term `terrorism' has the meaning given that term in section 2(15) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101(15))''.

Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 6/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

34. S.AMDT.1871 to S.1639

SEC. 6__. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE.

(a) In General.--An alien may not be granted Z nonimmigrant status under this title unless the alien fully discloses to the Secretary all the names and Social Security account numbers that the alien has ever used to obtain employment in the United States.

(b) Enforcement.--If the Secretary determines that a Z nonimmigrant has not complied with the requirement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall revoke the alien's Z nonimmigrant status.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

To Amendment paragraph

35. S.AMDT.1872 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

36. S.AMDT.1873 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

37. S.AMDT.1874 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

38. S.AMDT.1875 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

39. S.AMDT.1876 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

40. S.AMDT.1877 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

41. S.AMDT.1878 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

42. S.AMDT.1879 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

43. S.AMDT.1880 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

44. S.AMDT.1881 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

45. S.AMDT.1882 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

46. S.AMDT.1883 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

47. S.AMDT.1884 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

48. S.AMDT.1885 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

49. S.AMDT.1886 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

50. S.AMDT.1887 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted

51. S.AMDT.1888 to S.1639 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.