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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Improvements to Border Control, Facilitation of Legal Entry, and Interior Enforcement Subtitle A: Improved Enforcement at the Border Subtitle B: Facilitation of Legal Entry Subtitle C: Interior Enforcement Title II: Enhanced Enforcement and Penalties Against Alien Smuggling; Document Fraud Subtitle A: Enhanced Enforcement and Penalties Against Alien Smuggling Subtitle B: Deterrence of Document Fraud Title III: Inspection, Apprehension, Detention, Adjudication, and Removal of Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens Subtitle A: Revision of Procedures for Removal of Aliens Subtitle B: Criminal Alien Provisions Subtitle C: Revision of Grounds for Exclusion and Deportation Subtitle D: Changes in Removal of Alien Terrorist Provisions Subtitle E: Transportation of Aliens Subtitle F: Additional Provisions Title IV: Enforcement of Restrictions Against Employment Subtitle A: Pilot Programs for Employment Eligibility Confirmation Subtitle B: Other Provisions Relating to Employer Sanctions Subtitle C: Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices Title V: Restrictions on Benefits for Aliens Subtitle A: Ineligibility of Excludable, Deportable, and Nonimmigrant Aliens from Public Assistance and Benefits Subtitle B: Expansion of Disqualification from Immigration Benefits on the Basis of Public Charge Subtitle C: Affidavits of Support and Attribution of Income Subtitle D: Miscellaneous Provisions Subtitle E: Housing Assistance Subtitle F: General Provisions Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions Subtitle A: Refugees, Parole, and Asylum Subtitle B: Miscellaneous Amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act Subtitle C: Provisions Relating to Visa Processing and Consular Efficiency Subtitle D: Other Provisions Subtitle E: Technical Corrections Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 - Title I: Improvements to Border Control, Facilitation of Legal Entry, and Interior Enforcement - Subtitle A: Improved Enforcement at the Border - Directs the Attorney General to increase the number of Border Patrol agents through FY 2001. Authorizes the increase of Border Patrol support personnel. (Sec. 102) Provides for barrier and road improvements at U.S. border areas of high illegal entry, including San Diego, California. Authorizes appropriations for San Diego area improvements. (Sec. 103) Provides for: (1) improved border equipment and technology; and (2) biometric identifiers to be included in border crossing identification cards. (Sec. 105) Establishes civil penalties for illegal U.S. entry. (Sec. 106) Provides for a review of Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) hiring and training standards. (Sec. 107) Directs the Comptroller General to evaluate the Attorney General's border strategy. (Sec. 108) Amends Federal criminal law to establish criminal penalties for high speed flights from immigration checkpoints. (Sec. 109) Provides for: (1) a joint study of automated data collection at points of entry; and (2) development of an automated (alien) entry-exit control system. (Sec. 111) Directs the Attorney General to submit a final plan for the realignment of interior Border Patrol positions to front-line border positions. (Sec. 112) Authorizes additional appropriations for the INS IDENT program for fingerprinting of apprehended aliens. Subtitle B: Facilitation of Legal Entry - Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to increase the number of land border inspectors for FY 1997 and 1998. (Sec. 122) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) to: (1) extend (and enlarge) through FY 2000 land border inspection projects (including commuter lanes); and (2) authorize automated land border entry pilot projects. (Sec. 123) Provides for: (1) preinspection at specified foreign airports serving as departure points for high numbers of inadmissible aliens; and (2) training of airline personnel in fraudulent documentation detection. Establishes a carrier consultant program. (Sec. 125) Authorizes the Attorney General to permit foreign officers at U.S. preclearance facilities. Bases their authority and immunity upon reciprocity with U.S. immigration officers. Subtitle C: Interior Enforcement - Authorizes appropriations to increase the number of INS investigators and support personnel assigned to investigate: (1) visa overstayers; and (2) employer violations and alien smuggling. (Sec. 133) Amends the Act to authorize the Attorney General to accept State services to carry out immigration enforcement activities. (Sec. 134) Requires at least ten full-time INS agents per State. Title II: Enhanced Enforcement and Penalties Against Alien Smuggling; Document Fraud - Subtitle A: Enhanced Enforcement and Penalties Against Alien Smuggling - Amends Federal criminal law to: (1) authorize INS wiretaps for alien smuggling or document fraud investigations; (2) include alien document and smuggling offenses; and (3) include such offenses within the parameters of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute (RICO) if done for financial gain. (Sec. 203) Amends the Act to revise and increase criminal penalties for alien smuggling. (Sec. 204) Increases the number of Assistant United States Attorneys by at least 25, and provides for their assignment to criminal matters involving illegal aliens. (Sec. 205) Authorizes and provides for INS undercover operations. Subtitle B: Deterrence of Document Fraud - Amends Federal criminal law and the Act to increase and establish criminal and civil penalties for specified immigration related document fraud offenses, including false citizenship claims and unlawful voting. Title III: Inspection, Apprehension, Detention, Adjudication, and Removal of Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens - Subtitle A: Revision of Procedures for Removal of Aliens - Amends the Act to revise alien removal and penalty provisions, including: (1) inadmissibility of previously removed unlawful aliens; (2) inspection and expedited removal (including a required General Accounting Office study); (3) alien apprehension and detention; (4) removal procedures; (5) judicial review; and (6) penalties relating to removal. Sets forth transition provisions. Subtitle B: Criminal Alien Provisions - Amends the Act to revise the definition of "aggravated felony." (Sec. 323) Authorizes special registration of aliens on criminal probation or parole. (Sec. 324) Extends criminal liability for illegal reentry to an alien who has departed the United States while under an outstanding order of exclusion or deportation. (Sec. 326) Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to: (1) direct INS to operate a criminal alien identification system, including fingerprint identification; and (2) increase and extend authorization of appropriations through FY 2001 for the criminal alien tracking center. (Sec. 328) Amends the Act to permit the use of State criminal alien assistance program funds for State, local, and municipal alien incarceration costs. Expresses the sense of the Congress that such funds should be more expeditiously distributed. (Sec. 329) Authorizes the Attorney General to conduct a six-month demonstration project for identification of illegal aliens in local prisons, including the detailing of an INS specialist to Anaheim, California, and Ventura County, California. (Sec. 330) Provides for: (1) the President to negotiate or renegotiate bilateral (alien) prisoner transfer treaties, including provision of compensation; and (2) training of foreign law enforcement personnel. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 331) Directs the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to conduct a prisoner transfer treaties study. (Sec. 332) Directs the Attorney General to submit an annual report on criminal aliens. (Sec. 333) Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to: (1) review and promulgate sentencing guidelines with respect to a person conspiring with or assisting an alien to commit an offense under the Controlled Substance Import and Export Act; and (2) promulgate sentencing guidelines for increased penalties for failure to depart, illegal reentry, and passport and visa fraud. Subtitle C: Revision of Grounds for Exclusion and Deportation - Amends the Act to require (with exceptions) proof of specified health vaccinations for aliens seeking admission as immigrants or for adjustment of status. (Sec. 342) Makes "incitement of terrorist activity" a basis for exclusion. (Sec. 343) Establishes certification requirements for aliens seeking U.S. health care employment (other than physicians). (Sec. 344) Provides for exclusion and deportation of aliens who have falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. (Sec. 345) Authorizes a waiver of exclusion or deportation for civil document fraud under specified family-related circumstances. (Sec. 346) Makes an alien inadmissible for five years for student visa violations. (Sec. 347) Amends Federal criminal law to provide for exclusion and deportation of an alien who has illegally voted. (Sec. 348) Amends the Act with respect to waivers of inadmissibility for: (1) immigrants convicted of crimes; and (2) family hardship. (Sec. 350) Establishes grounds for exclusion and deportation for offenses of domestic violence, stalking, crimes against children, and violation of protection orders. (Sec. 352) Provides for exclusion of former U.S. citizens who renounced citizenship in order to avoid U.S. taxation. Subtitle D: Changes in Removal of Alien Terrorist Provisions - Amends the Act to revise alien terrorist special removal procedures, including establishment of a panel of special attorneys with access to classified information. (Sec. 355) Revises terrorist related provisions regarding: (1) exclusion for membership; (2) judicial review of terrorist organization designation; and (3) voluntary departure. Subtitle E: Transportation of Aliens - Amends the Act with regard to vessel, aircraft, and railway transportation of illegal aliens into the United States. Subtitle F: Additional Provisions - Amends the Act to set forth immigration judge (special inquiry officer) compensation provisions. (Sec. 372) Authorizes the Attorney General to delegate immigration enforcement to State and local officials during circumstances of mass alien arrivals. (Sec. 373) Authorizes payments and cooperative agreements for services, facilities, and equipment with respect to aliens detained by INS in non-Federal institutions. (Sec. 374) Extends the scope of judicial deportation. (Sec. 376) Establishes in the Treasury an Immigration Detention Account. (Sec. 377) Limits court jurisdiction on legalization litigation. (Sec. 380) Establishes: (1) civil penalties for failure to depart; and (2) the Immigration Enforcement Account in the Treasury. (Sec. 383) Amends the Immigration Act of 1990 to exclude aliens who have committed certain crimes from the family unity program. (Sec. 384) Prohibits (with exceptions) an adverse determination of an alien's admissibility or deportability to be made based solely upon information furnished by a spouse or parent who has battered such alien or his or her child. Establishes penalties for use or disclosure of such information. (Sec. 385) Authorizes additional appropriations to the Attorney General for removal of inadmissible or deportable aliens. (Sec. 386) Provides for an increase in INS detention facilities. Requires the Attorney General to report on alien detention space, including an estimate of the number of released deportable or excludable aliens. (Sec. 387) Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense to establish one or more pilot programs to use closed military bases as detention centers for excludable or deportable aliens. (Sec. 388) Directs the Attorney General to report on the interior repatriation program. Title IV: Enforcement of Restrictions Against Employment - Subtitle A: Pilot Programs for Employment Eligibility Confirmation - Directs the Attorney General to conduct: (1) three employment eligibility confirmation pilot programs and a pilot program confirmation system; and (2) a citizen attestation pilot program. Subtitle B: Other Provisions Relating to Employer Sanctions - Reduces specified document requirements in the employer sanctions program. (Sec. 413) Requires reports regarding: (1) additional authority or resources needed for employer sanction enforcement; and (2) earnings of aliens not authorized to work. (Sec. 415) Authorizes the Attorney General to require aliens to provide their social security numbers. (Sec. 416) Grants certain immigration officers witness and document subpoena authority. Subtitle C: Unfair Immigration - Related Employment Practices - Amends the Act to provide that certain employee document requests by an employer shall only be considered as unfair immigration related employment practices if made for discriminatory purposes. Title V: Restrictions on Benefits for Aliens - Sets forth statements of congressional policy regarding alien self-reliance and public benefits. Expresses the sense of the Congress that courts should apply the same standard of review to an applicable State law (regarding public benefits for aliens) as used in determining whether an Act of Congress regulating alien eligibility for public benefits meets constitutional scrutiny. Subtitle A: Ineligibility of Excludable, Deportable, and Nonimmigrant Aliens from Public Assistance and Benefits - Prohibits means-tested public benefits, with specified exceptions, to an alien who is not a permanent resident, a refugee, a parolee, an asylee, an alien under withheld deportation, or a battered individual. (Sec. 502) Prohibits, with specified exceptions, ineligible aliens from receiving any governmentally funded or provided grants, contracts, and licenses. (Sec. 503) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the crediting of employment for purposes of unemployment benefits to individuals based upon the status of permanently residing in the United States under color of law. (Sec. 504) Amends the Social Security Act to prohibit social security benefit payments to aliens not lawfully in the United States. (Sec. 505) Requires proof of identity for certain public assistance (SAVE) benefits. Authorizes States to establish similar requirements. (Sec. 507) Makes illegal aliens ineligible for in-state tuition rates at institutions of higher education. (Sec. 508) Requires prior verification of student eligibility for postsecondary Federal student financial assistance. (Sec. 509) Amends the Social Security Act and the Higher Education Act with respect to the transfer of information for INS verification. (Sec. 510) Requires Federal or State verification of an applicant's eligibility for means-tested public benefits (other than hospital benefits) distributed by a nonprofit charitable organization. (Sec. 511) Requires a report by the Comptroller General regarding the receipt of means-tested public benefits by ineligible aliens on behalf of eligible individuals. Subtitle B: Expansion of Disqualification from Immigration Benefits on the Basis of Public Charge - Amends the Act to expand the public charge grounds for inadmissibility and deportation. Subtitle C: Affidavits of Support and Attribution of Income - Amends the Act to set forth sponsor affidavit of support requirements. (Sec. 552) Attributes a sponsor's income and resources to the sponsored alien (with exceptions for battered spouses and children and specified assistance) for purposes of Federal means-tested benefits eligibility. Permits similar State and local attribution. Subtitle D: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal criminal law to increase penalties for forging or counterfeiting a Federal agency or department seal to facilitate alien benefit fraud. (Sec. 563) Sets forth State and local emergency medical reimbursement provisions. (Sec. 565) Directs the Attorney General to establish a three-year pilot program to permit aliens to post certain public charge bonds. Authorizes appropriations. Subtitle E: Housing Assistance - Use of Assisted Housing by Aliens Act of 1996 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 with respect to alien rental housing assistance to: (1) prorate public housing assistance based upon family member eligibility; (2) prohibit assistance prior to establishment and verification of eligibility; and (3) prohibit sanctions against entities that make erroneous eligibility determinations. Subtitle F: General Provisions - States that this title and its amendments shall be effective upon enactment of this Act. Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions - Subtitle A: Refugees, Parole, and Asylum - Amends the Act to include in the definition of "refugee" a person who has been subject to a coercive population control program (including abortion or sterilization). Provides for a specified number of such entrants annually. (Sec. 602) Makes parole authority useable on a case-by-case basis for humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. (Sec. 603) Includes long-term parolees in world-wide levels of family-sponsored immigrants. (Sec. 604) Revises asylum provisions. (Sec. 605) Directs the Attorney General, subject to appropriation availability, to increase the number of asylum officers. (Sec. 606) Repeals the Cuban Adjustment Act, effective upon a presidential determination of a democratically elected government in Cuba. Subtitle B: Miscellaneous Amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act - Amends the Act as amended by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to increase the number of "witness cooperation" visas. (Sec. 622) Amends the Immigration and Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to extend through June 1, 2002, the foreign country residence waiver for international medical graduates. Sets forth restrictions for federally requested waivers. (Sec. 623) Revises legalization and special agricultural worker confidentiality provisions to permit specified disclosures. (Sec. 624) States that a labor certification and petition for certain professional athletes shall remain valid for same-sport team changes. (Sec. 625) Prohibits foreign student status for an alien in a public elementary school or a publicly funded adult education program. Prohibits such status at a public secondary school unless the period in question does not exceed 12 months and the alien has reimbursed the appropriate school agency. Prohibits transfer from a private educational program to such public programs unless the required provisions are met. (Sec. 626) Authorizes the Attorney General to use appropriated funds to transport for burial the remains of INS officers or Border Patrol agents killed in the line of duty. Subtitle C: Provisions Relating to Visa Processing and Consular Efficiency - Amends the Act to: (1) extend immigrant visa validity to six months; and (2) authorize nonimmigrant visa reciprocity for refugees and permanent residents. (Sec. 632) Eliminates "consular shopping" for visa overstayers. (Sec. 635) Extends the visa waiver program through FY 1997. Sets forth duration and termination provisions based upon a participating country's (nationals) disqualification rate. (Sec. 636) Authorizes a diversity immigrant lottery fee. (Sec. 637) Grants FY 1997 priority eligibility to certain FY 1995 diversity program aliens. Subtitle D: Other Provisions - Directs the Attorney General to collect specified foreign student information from certain institutions of higher education and visitor exchange programs. Expands the program to all countries' nationals after a specified time. (Sec. 642) Prohibits restrictions on INS-governmental communications. (Sec. 644) Directs INS to make information (including legal consequences) available to aliens regarding female genital mutilation. Amends Federal criminal law to establish criminal penalties for such acts performed on persons under 18 years old, with specified exceptions. (Sec. 646) Provides for status adjustment to permanent resident of specified Polish and Hungarian parolees. (Sec. 647) Makes specified funds available in FY 1997 through 2001 for naturalization demonstration projects. (Sec. 649) Amends Federal law to provide for Federal vessel movement controls in instances of anticipated or actual mass migration of aliens to the United States. (Sec. 650) Directs the Attorney General to report on the practices of entities that administer certain English and civics tests. (Sec. 651) Designates a specified United States Customs Administrative Building in El Paso, Texas, as the Timothy C. McCaghren Customs Administrative Building. (Sec. 652) Requires: (1) the Attorney General to report on the mail order bride business; and (2) such businesses to disseminate immigration-related information to recruits. Imposes civil penalties for noncompliance. (Sec. 653) Directs the Comptroller General to report on the effectiveness of the H-2A nonimmigrant worker program. (Sec. 654) Directs the Commissioner of the United States Customs Service to report on allegations of commercial harassment by Canadian customs agents along the United States - New Brunswick border. Expresses the sense of the Congress concerning the discriminatory application of the New Brunswick Provincial Sales Tax on goods purchased in the United States by New Brunswick residents. (Sec. 656) States that Federal agencies shall only accept birth certificates and drivers licenses for identification purposes that meet specified standards (as of specified dates). Provides grants to assist States to: (1) meet such Federal standards; and (2) match birth and death records. (Sec. 657) Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to develop a prototype of a counterfeit-proof social security card. (Sec. 658) Authorizes the Attorney General to transfer equipment and memorabilia to the Border Patrol Museum and Memorial Library Foundation in Texas. (Sec. 660) Amends Federal law to authorize INS to use National Guard personnel and equipment to transport certain criminal aliens. Subtitle E: Technical Corrections - Makes technical amendments to: (1) the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994; (2) the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994; (3) the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; (4) the Immigration Act of 1990; (5) the Intelligence Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1990; and (6) the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995.
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Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R–TX
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Cloture motion on the conference report presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S11451)
Conference report considered in Senate.
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 305 - 123 (Roll no. 432). (consideration: CR H11091)
House roll call 432 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 305 - 123 (Roll no. 432).(consideration: CR H11091)
House roll call 432 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 - 247 (Roll no. 431). (consideration: CR H11090)
House roll call 431 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
Mr. Bryant (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Mr. Smith (TX) brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-828 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 528. (consideration: CR H11079-11091)
Rule H. Res. 528 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 528 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2202. Waiving all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration.
Conference report H. Rept. 104-828 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10842-10907)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-828 filed.(text of conference report: CR H10842-10907)
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Message on House action received in Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker appointed conferees: Hyde, Smith (TX), Gallegly, McCollum, Goodlatte, Bryant (TN), Bono, Goodling, Cunningham, McKeon, Shaw, Conyers, Frank (MA), Berman, Bryant (TX), Becerra, Martinez, Green (TX), and Jacobs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 236 (Roll no. 408). (consideration: CR H10195)
House roll call 408 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to recede to the provisions contained in sec. 105 (relating to increased personnel levels for the Labor Department).
Mr. Conyers asked unanimous consent that the House instruct conferees.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10189)
Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House returned papers to Senate
Pursuant to a previous special order the House moved to return papers to Senate.
Senate appointed conferees Hatch; Simpson; Grassley; Kyl; Specter; Thurmond; Kennedy; Leahy; Simon; Kohl; Feinstein by unanimous consent.
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference. (consideration: CR S4984)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1664 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 108. (consideration: CR S4611)
Senate roll call 108 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1664 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 108.(consideration: CR S4611)
Senate roll call 108 · Individual votesSenate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1664 amended.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2202.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 333 - 87 (Roll no. 89).
House roll call 89 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 333 - 87 (Roll no. 89).
House roll call 89 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 231 (Roll no. 88). (consideration: CR H2639)
House roll call 88 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit.
Mr. Bryant (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2202.
FURTHER CONSIDERATION POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Burr amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Conyers requested a recorded vote on the amendment and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed. The Chair then announced that the Committee of the Whole would proceed in order with consideration of amendments on which recorded votes had been requested and further consideration had been postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Burr amendment.
FURTHER CONSIDERATION POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Goodlatte requested a recorded vote on the amendment and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed remaining debate on the Pombo amendment as amended.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Condit amendment to the Pombo amendment. The debate time will run in addition to the remaining time on the Pombo amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Pombo amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Chrysler amendment.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2589-2640)
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 104-469, Part IV.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 104-469, Part IV.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2202 as unfinished business.
FURTHER CONSIDERATION POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Dreier amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Dreier requested a recorded vote on the amendment and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed. The Chair then announced that the Committee of the Whole would proceed in order with consideration of amendments on which recorded votes had been requested and further consideration had been postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Dreier amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Smith (NJ) amendment.
FURTHER CONSIDERATION POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Canady amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Becerra requested a recorded vote on the amendment and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 284, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Canady amendment.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Kim amendment.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Gutierrez amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Gallegly amendment.
FURTHER CONSIDERATION POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Chabot amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Chabot requested a recorded vote on the amendment and, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed. The Chair then announced that the Committee of the Whole would proceed in order with consideration of amendments on which recorded votes had been requested and further consideration had been postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Chabot amendment.
FURTHER CONSIDERATION POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Gallegly amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Bryant (TX) requested a recorded vote on the amendment and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Gallegly amendment. Subsequent to a unanimous consent agreement, debate time was extended by 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled, which resulted in total debate time of 50 minutes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment, the Chair put the question and announced that by voice vote, the noes had prevailed. Subsequently, Ms. Velazquez requested a recorded vote on the amendment and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Velazquez (NY) amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bryant amendment, the Chair put the question and announced that by voice vote, the ayes had prevailed. Subsequently, Mr. Becerra requested a recorded vote on the amendment and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Bryant (TN) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Latham amendment.
The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the disposition of the McCollum amendment, on which a Recorded vote had been requested on Tuesday, March 19, 1996.
The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the disposition of the Beilenson amendment, on which a Recorded vote had been requested on Tuesday, March 19, 1996.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 384 and Rule XXIII.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2475-2538)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2202 as unfinished business.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Tate amendment.
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and announced that by voice vote, the ayes had prevailed. Subsequently, Mr. Hunter requested a recorded vote on the amendment and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the McCollum amendment.
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Beilenson amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and announced that by voice vote, the noes had prevailed. Subsequently, Mr. Beilenson requested a recorded vote on the amendment and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beilenson amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendments.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendments.
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 384, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Bonilla to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 384 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2202 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 384. (consideration: CR H2378-2460)
Rule H. Res. 384 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 384 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2202 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Mr. Goss notified the House that Members wishing to offer amendments to the bill H.R. 2202 should submit 55 copies of proposed amendments to the Committee on Rules (Room H-312, Capitol) by Noon on Wednesday, March 13. Amendments relating to immigration should be drafted to the text of the bill reported by the Committee on Judiciary (H. Rept. 104-469 pt. I); amendments relating to Agriculture should be drafted to the text of the bill reported by the Committee on Agriculture (H. Rept. 104-469 pt. III.)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 229.
Committee on Economic and Educational discharged.
Committee on Economic and Educational discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Committee on National Security discharged.
Committee on National Security discharged.
Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.
Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 104-469, Part III.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 104-469, Part III.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 104-469, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 104-469, Part II.
Mr. Bilirakis asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture be permitted to file a Supplemental Report on the Bill to include a Congressional Budget Office cost estimate as required under clause 2(l)(3) of Rule XI. Agreed to without objection.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 11. 1 Present.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on National Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on Economic and Educational Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on Banking and Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 8, 1996.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-469, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-469, Part I.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on National Security Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than March 8, 1996.
House Committee on Banking and Financial Services Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than March 8, 1996.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H930)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 10.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Educational Opportunities, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
For Previous Action See H.R.1915.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Government Reform and Oversight, National Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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