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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2013
1986 Amnesty Transparency Act - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit a report to Congress on the implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 that includes information regarding: (1) implemented employer requirements; (2) federal enforcement of laws prohibiting hiring unlawful or unauthorized aliens; (3) the number of individuals denied employment; (4) sanctioned employers; (5) border enforcement mechanisms that were enhanced to prevent illegal immigration; (6) visa overstays; (7) added costs through social benefits provided to unlawfully present aliens; (8) the Act's impact on U.S. workers, including wages and unemployment; (9) the Act's implementation costs; and (10) fraud rates, including fraudulent amnesty claims.
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Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] · R–PA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4219)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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