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110th Congress: S.1639...ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES

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Redheaded Stepchild
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110th Congress: S.1639...ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES

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Somebody better explain this to me...It's part of the immigration bill(s) being worked on right now.

[link to thomas.loc.gov]

S.1639

Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)
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Subtitle B--Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees

SEC. 921. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES.

(a) IN GENERAL- There is established the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees (referred to in this subtitle as the `Jewish Refugee Commission').

(b) MEMBERSHIP- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall be composed of 7 members, who shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act as follows:

(1) Three members shall be appointed by the President.

(2) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the minority leader.

(3) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the minority leader.

(c) TERMS- The term of office for members shall be for the life of the Jewish Refugee Commission. A vacancy in the Jewish Refugee Commission shall not affect its powers, and shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

(d) REPRESENTATION- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall include 2 members representing the interests of Jewish refugees.

(e) MEETINGS- The President shall call the first meeting of the Jewish Refugee Commission not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

(f) QUORUM- Four members of the Jewish Refugee Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.

(g) CHAIRMAN- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members. The term of office of each shall be for the life of the Jewish Refugee Commission.

(h) COMPENSATION-

(1) IN GENERAL- Members of the Jewish Refugee Commission shall serve without pay.

(2) REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES- All members of the Jewish Refugee Commission shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and subsistence, and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.

SEC. 922. DUTIES OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.

(a) IN GENERAL- It shall be the duty of the Jewish Refugee Commission to review the United States Government's refusal to allow Jewish and other refugees fleeing persecution or genocide in Europe entry to the United States as provided in subsection (b).

(b) SCOPE OF REVIEW- The Jewish Refugee Commission's review shall cover the period between January 1, 1933, through December 31, 1945, and shall include, to the greatest extent practicable, the following:

(1) A review of the United States Government's decision to deny Jewish and other refugees fleeing persecution or genocide entry to the United States, including a review of the underlying rationale of the United States Government's decision to refuse the Jewish and other refugees entry, the information the United States Government received or acquired suggesting such refusal was necessary, the perceived benefit of such refusal, and the impact of such refusal on the refugees.

(2) A review of Federal refugee law and policy relating to those fleeing persecution or genocide, including recommendations for making it easier in the future for victims of persecution or genocide to obtain refuge in the United States.

(c) FIELD HEARINGS- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall hold public hearings in such cities of the United States as it deems appropriate.

(d) REPORT- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress not later than 18 months after the date of the first meeting called pursuant to section X021(e).

SEC. 923. POWERS OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.

(a) IN GENERAL- The Jewish Refugee Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subtitle, hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, and request the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memorandum, papers, and documents as the Commission or such subcommittee or member may deem advisable. The Jewish Refugee Commission may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of an appropriate United States district court to require, by subpoena or otherwise, such attendance, testimony, or production.

(b) GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND COOPERATION- The Jewish Refugee Commission may acquire directly from the head of any department, agency, independent instrumentality, or other authority of the executive branch of the Government, available information that the Jewish Refugee Commission considers useful in the discharge of its duties. All departments, agencies, and independent instrumentalities, or other authorities of the executive branch of the Government shall cooperate with the Jewish Refugee Commission and furnish all information requested by the Jewish Refugee Commission to the extent permitted by law, including information collected as a result of the Commission on Wartime and Internment of Civilians Act (Public Law 96-317; 50 U.S.C. App. 1981 note) and the Wartime Violation of Italian Americans Civil Liberties Act (Public Law 106-451; 50 U.S.C. App. 1981 note). For purposes of section 552a(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the `Privacy Act of 1974'), the Jewish Refugee Commission shall be deemed to be a committee of jurisdiction.

SEC. 924. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

The Jewish Refugee Commission is authorized to--

(1) appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that the compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate equivalent to the rate payable under GS-15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of such title;

(2) obtain the services of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of such title;

(3) obtain the detail of any Federal Government employee, and such detail shall be without reimbursement or interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege;

(4) enter into agreements with the Administrator of General Services for procurement of necessary financial and administrative services, for which payment shall be made by reimbursement from funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman of the Commission and the Administrator;

(5) procure supplies, services, and property by contract in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts; and

(6) enter into contracts with Federal or State agencies, private firms, institutions, and agencies for the conduct of research or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary to the discharge of the duties of the Commission, to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.

SEC. 925. FUNDING.

Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Justice, $600,000 shall be available to carry out this subtitle.

SEC. 926. SUNSET.

The Jewish Refugee Commission shall terminate 60 days after it submits its report to Congress
Calendar No. 208

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1639

A BILL
To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.

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June 19, 2007

Read the second time and placed on the calendar

"Until you are willing to organize your friends and neighbors and literally shut down cities - drive at 5mph through the streets of major cities on the freeway and stop commerce, refuse to show up for work, refuse to borrow and spend more than you make, show up in Washington DC with a million of your neighbors and literally shut down The Capitol you WILL be bent over the table on a daily basis." Karl Denninger

Don't blame me; I voted for Ron Paul.

Silence is consent.

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:00 PM

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To the two morons who gave this thread the 1-star salute...

Clearly you didn't read the post. I don't give a shit if you like me or not, but the least you could have done before voting was to avail yourself of a little knowledge.

mj-13
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6/25/2007 10:07 PM

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OMG. The Jews are coming!

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:09 PM

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OMG. The Jews are coming! ahhh

Quoting: mj-13

Well, that was intelligent.

Not.

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:12 PM

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Probly one of Senator Prescott Bush's bills since he financed Hitlers NWO.

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:14 PM

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Probly one of Senator Prescott Bush's bills since he financed Hitlers NWO.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 227280

When I first saw it, while researching the immigration act, I thought it was a misprint, or that I had a glitch in my system that caused me to pull up some old stuff off of Thomas. So I backed out of it, and then found it again.

It's new.

mj-13
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6/25/2007 10:15 PM

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OMG. The Jews are coming! Well, that was intelligent. Not. Quoting: Redheaded Stepchild Glad you approve.

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:17 PM

Re: 110th Congress: S.1639...ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES	Quote
Probly one of Senator Prescott Bush's bills since he financed Hitlers NWO. When I first saw it, while researching the immigration act, I thought it was a misprint, or that I had a glitch in my system that caused me to pull up some old stuff off of Thomas. So I backed out of it, and then found it again. It's new. Quoting: Redheaded Stepchild Great catch Red!

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:19 PM

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The Jews think Bush is on there side.They think Peres an Barak are on their side.They are bing sold down the river just like America.

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:22 PM

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I tried to open the link, but it didn't work.

Pit Viper
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6/25/2007 10:22 PM

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Very nice catch! WTF is this all about? I seriously thinbk the public is being drugged and put to sleep and the politicans are high and insane.

Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper

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Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:25 PM

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I tried to open the link, but it didn't work.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 257233

Yeah, that's the annoying thing about the Thomas search...it times out.

Try this, and then find Subtitle B...

[link to thomas.loc.gov]

Here's what the page looks like...
S.1639
Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)

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Beginning
June 18, 2007

SECTION 1. EFFECTIVE DATE TRIGGERS.
SEC. 2. IMMIGRATION SECURITY ACCOUNT.
TITLE I--BORDER ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle A--Assets for Controlling United States Borders

SEC. 101. ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
`SEC. 5202. INCREASE IN FULL-TIME BORDER PATROL AGENTS.
SEC. 102. TECHNOLOGICAL ASSETS.
SEC. 103. INFRASTRUCTURE.
SEC. 104. PORTS OF ENTRY.
Subtitle B--Other Border Security Initiatives

SEC. 111. BIOMETRIC ENTRY-EXIT SYSTEM.
SEC. 112. UNLAWFUL FLIGHT FROM IMMIGRATION OR CUSTOMS CONTROLS.
Sec. 758. Unlawful flight from immigration or customs controls
SEC. 113. RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM NONCONTIGUOUS COUNTRIES.
`Sec. 1703. Seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, other conveyances and instruments of international traffic';
Subtitle C--Other Measures

SEC. 121. DEATHS AT UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER.
SEC. 122. BORDER SECURITY ON CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND.
SEC. 123. SECURE COMMUNICATION.
SEC. 124. UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
SEC. 125. SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMS.
SEC. 126. SURVEILLANCE PLAN.
SEC. 127. NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR BORDER SECURITY.
SEC. 128. BORDER PATROL TRAINING CAPACITY REVIEW.
SEC. 129. BIOMETRIC DATA ENHANCEMENTS.
SEC. 130. US-VISIT SYSTEM.
SEC. 131. DOCUMENT FRAUD DETECTION.
SEC. 132. BORDER RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM.
SEC. 133. PORT OF ENTRY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT STUDY.
SEC. 134. NATIONAL LAND BORDER SECURITY PLAN.
SEC. 135. PORT OF ENTRY TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 136. COMBATING HUMAN SMUGGLING.
SEC. 138. UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER ENFORCEMENT REVIEW COMMISSION.
SEC. 139. NORTHERN BORDER PROSECUTION REIMBURSEMENT.
Subtitle D--Asylum and Detention Safeguards

SEC. 140. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 141. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 142. RECORDING EXPEDITED REMOVAL INTERVIEWS.
SEC. 143. OPTIONS REGARDING DETENTION DECISIONS.
SEC. 144. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON PAROLE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDIZATION OF PAROLE PROCEDURES.
SEC. 145. LEGAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 146. CONDITIONS OF DETENTION.
SEC. 147. OFFICE OF DETENTION OVERSIGHT.
SEC. 148. SECURE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM.
SEC. 149. LESS RESTRICTIVE DETENTION FACILITIES.
SEC. 150. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE II--INTERIOR ENFORCEMENT

SEC. 201. ADDITIONAL IMMIGRATION PERSONNEL.
SEC. 202. DETENTION AND REMOVAL OF ALIENS ORDERED REMOVED.
SEC. 203. AGGRAVATED FELONY.
SEC. 204. INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY OF GANG MEMBERS.
SEC. 205. INCREASED CRIMINAL PENALTIES RELATED TO DRUNK DRIVING, ILLEGAL ENTRY, PERJURY, AND FIREARMS OFFENSES.
SEC. 206. ILLEGAL ENTRY.
`SEC. 275. ILLEGAL ENTRY.
SEC. 207. ILLEGAL REENTRY.
`SEC. 276. REENTRY OF REMOVED ALIEN.
SEC. 208. REFORM OF PASSPORT, VISA, AND IMMIGRATION FRAUD OFFENSES.
`Chapter 75--Passport, Visa, and Immigration Fraud

`SEC. 1541. TRAFFICKING IN PASSPORTS.
`SEC. 1542. FALSE STATEMENT IN AN APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT.
`SEC. 1543. FORGERY AND UNLAWFUL PRODUCTION OF A PASSPORT.
`SEC. 1544. MISUSE OF A PASSPORT.
`SEC. 1545. SCHEMES TO DEFRAUD ALIENS.
`SEC. 1546. IMMIGRATION AND VISA FRAUD.
`SEC. 1547. MARRIAGE FRAUD.
`SEC. 1548. ATTEMPTS AND CONSPIRACIES.
`SEC. 1549. ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
`SEC. 1550. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE.
`SEC. 1551. ADDITIONAL JURISDICTION.
`SEC. 1552. DEFINITIONS.
`SEC. 1553. AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 209. INADMISSIBILITY AND REMOVAL FOR PASSPORT AND IMMIGRATION FRAUD OFFENSES.
SEC. 210. INCARCERATION OF CRIMINAL ALIENS.
SEC. 211. ENCOURAGING ALIENS TO DEPART VOLUNTARILY.
SEC. 212. DETERRING ALIENS ORDERED REMOVED FROM REMAINING IN THE UNITED STATES UNLAWFULLY.
SEC. 213. PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF FIREARMS TO, OR THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN ALIENS.
SEC. 214. UNIFORM STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN IMMIGRATION, PASSPORT, AND NATURALIZATION OFFENSES.
`SEC. 3291. IMMIGRATION, PASSPORT, AND NATURALIZATION OFFENSES.
SEC. 215. DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE.
SEC. 216. STREAMLINED PROCESSING OF BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED FOR IMMIGRATION BENEFITS.
SEC. 217. STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SEC. 218. TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING OF ILLEGAL ALIENS APPREHENDED BY STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
SEC. 219. REDUCING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN SMUGGLING ON TRIBAL LANDS.
SEC. 220. ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION.
SEC. 221. STATE AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS.
SEC. 222. PROTECTING IMMIGRANTS FROM CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS.
SEC. 223. LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND TRANSFER TO FEDERAL CUSTODY.
`SEC. 240D. LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND TRANSFER OF ALIENS TO FEDERAL CUSTODY.
SEC. 224. LAUNDERING OF MONETARY INSTRUMENTS.
SEC. 225. COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS.
SEC. 226. EXPANSION OF THE JUSTICE PRISONER AND ALIEN TRANSFER SYSTEM.
SEC. 227. DIRECTIVE TO THE UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION.
SEC. 228. CANCELLATION OF VISAS.
SEC. 229. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF VISA REVOCATION.
Sec.301.Purposes.
Sec.302.Unlawful employment of aliens.
Sec.303.Effective date.
Sec.304.Disclosure of certain taxpayer information to assist in immigration enforcement.
Sec.305.Increasing security and integrity of Social Security cards.
Sec.306.Increasing security and integrity of identity documents.
Sec.307.Voluntary advanced verification program to combat identity theft.
Sec.308.Responsibilities of the Social Security Administration.
Sec.309.Immigration enforcement support by the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration.
Sec.310.Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE III--WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT

SEC. 301. PURPOSES.
SEC. 302. UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS.
SEC. 303. EFFECTIVE DATE.
SEC. 304. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN TAXPAYER INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. 305. INCREASING SECURITY AND INTEGRITY OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS.
SEC. 306. INCREASING SECURITY AND INTEGRITY OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTS.
SEC. 307. VOLUNTARY ADVANCED VERIFICATION PROGRAM TO COMBAT IDENTITY THEFT.
SEC. 308. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 309. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 310. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE IV--NEW TEMPORARY WORKER PROGRAM
Subtitle A--Seasonal Non-Agricultural and Year-Round Nonimmigrant Temporary Workers

SEC. 401. NONIMMIGRANT TEMPORARY WORKER.
SEC. 402. ADMISSION OF NONIMMIGRANT WORKERS.
`SEC. 218A. ADMISSION OF Y NONIMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 403. GENERAL Y NONIMMIGRANT EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS.
`SEC. 218B. GENERAL Y NONIMMIGRANT EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS.
Subtitle B--Seasonal Agricultural Nonimmigrant Temporary Workers

SEC. 404. AMENDMENT TO THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.
`SEC. 218C. H-2A EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS.
`SEC. 218D. H-2A EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 218E. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION AND EXTENSION OF STAY OF H-2A WORKERS.
`SEC. 218F. WORKER PROTECTIONS AND LABOR STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT.
`SEC. 218G. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 405. DETERMINATION AND USE OF USER FEES.
SEC. 406. REGULATIONS.
SEC. 407. REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
SEC. 408. EFFECTIVE DATE.
SEC. 409. NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS.
SEC. 410. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES.
SEC. 411. COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATORS.
SEC. 412. STANDING COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION AND LABOR MARKETS.
SEC. 412. AGENCY REPRESENTATION AND COORDINATION.
SEC. 413. BILATERAL EFFORTS WITH MEXICO TO REDUCE MIGRATION PRESSURES AND COSTS.
SEC. 414. WILLING WORKER-WILLING EMPLOYER ELECTRONIC DATABASE.
SEC. 415. ENUMERATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
SEC. 416. CONTRACTING.
SEC. 417. FEDERAL RULEMAKING REQUIREMENTS.
Subtitle C--Nonimmigrant Visa Reform

SEC. 418. STUDENT VISAS.
SEC. 419. H-1B STREAMLINING AND SIMPLIFICATION.
SEC. 420. H-1B EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 421. H-1B GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 422. L-1 VISA FRAUD AND ABUSE PROTECTIONS.
SEC. 423. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.
SEC. 424. LIMITATIONS ON APPROVAL OF L-1 PETITIONS FOR START-UP COMPANIES.
SEC. 425. MEDICAL SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
SEC. 426. B-1 VISITOR VISA GUIDELINES AND DATA TRACKING SYSTEMS.
SEC. 427. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE V--IMMIGRATION BENEFITS

SEC. 501. REBALANCING OF IMMIGRANT VISA ALLOCATION.
SEC. 502. INCREASING AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH A MERIT-BASED EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR IMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 503. REDUCING CHAIN MIGRATION AND PERMITTING PETITIONS BY NATIONALS.
SEC. 504. CREATION OF PROCESS FOR IMMIGRATION OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN HARDSHIP CASES.
`SEC. 203A. IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR HARDSHIP CASES.
SEC. 505. ELIMINATION OF DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM.
SEC. 506. FAMILY VISITOR VISAS.
SEC. 507. PREVENTION OF VISA FRAUD.
SEC. 508. INCREASING PER-COUNTRY LIMITS FOR FAMILY-BASED AND EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 509. EXEMPTION FROM IMMIGRANT VISA LIMIT.
TITLE VI--NONIMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES PREVIOUSLY IN UNLAWFUL STATUS

SEC. 602. EARNED ADJUSTMENT FOR Z STATUS ALIENS.
SEC. 603. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS, AND JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR ALIENS WHO HAVE APPLIED FOR LEGAL STATUS.
SEC. 604. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
SEC. 605. EMPLOYER PROTECTIONS.
SEC. 606. ENUMERATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
SEC. 607. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CREDITS FOR PERIODS WITHOUT WORK AUTHORIZATION.
SEC. 608. PAYMENT OF PENALTIES AND USE OF PENALTIES COLLECTED.
SEC. 609. LIMITATIONS ON ELIGIBILITY.
SEC. 610. RULEMAKING.
SEC. 611. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Subtitle B--DREAM Act

SEC. 612. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 613. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 614. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WHO ENTERED THE UNITED STATES AS CHILDREN.
SEC. 615. EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS; PROHIBITION ON FEES.
SEC. 616. HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 617. DELAY OF FINES AND FEES.
SEC. 618. GAO REPORT.
SEC. 619. REGULATIONS, EFFECTIVE DATE, AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
SEC. 620. CORRECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS.
Subtitle C--Agricultural Workers

SEC. 621. SHORT TITLE.
PART I--ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

SEC. 622. ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.
`SEC. 214A. ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.
SEC. 623. AGRICULTURAL WORKER IMMIGRATION STATUS ADJUSTMENT ACCOUNT.
SEC. 624. REGULATIONS, EFFECTIVE DATE, AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
SEC. 625. LIMITATION ON CLAIMING EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
SEC. 626. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
PART II--CORRECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS

SEC. 627. CORRECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS.
TITLE VII--MISCELLANEOUS
Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Immigration Reform

SEC. 701. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT FOR FINGERPRINTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
SEC. 702. ENGLISH AS NATIONAL LANGUAGE.
`CHAPTER 6--LANGUAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT

`SEC. 161. DECLARATION OF NATIONAL LANGUAGE.
`SEC. 162. PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL LANGUAGE.
`SEC. 163. USE OF LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH.
SEC. 703. DECLARATION OF ENGLISH AS LANGUAGE.
SEC. 704. PILOT PROJECT REGARDING IMMIGRATION PRACTITIONER COMPLAINTS.
Subtitle B--Assimilation and Naturalization

SEC. 705. THE OFFICE OF CITIZENSHIP AND INTEGRATION.
SEC. 706. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ELDERLY IMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 707. FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF CITIZENSHIP AND INTEGRATION.
SEC. 708. CITIZENSHIP AND INTEGRATION COUNCILS.
SEC. 709. PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
SEC. 710. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT TEST.
SEC. 711. ENGLISH LEARNING PROGRAM.
SEC. 712. GAO STUDY ON THE APPELLATE PROCESS FOR IMMIGRATION APPEALS.
Subtitle C--American Competitiveness Scholarship Program

SEC. 713. AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
SEC. 714. SUPPLEMENTAL H-1B NONIMMIGRANT PETITIONER ACCOUNT.
SEC. 715. SUPPLEMENTAL FEES.
TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS
Subtitle A--Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
TITLE I--CUSTODY, RELEASE, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, AND DETENTION

SEC. 101. PROCEDURES WHEN ENCOUNTERING UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 102. FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN WITH RELATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.
SEC. 103. APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS FOR DETENTION OF UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 104. REPATRIATED UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 105. ESTABLISHING THE AGE OF AN UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILD.
SEC. 106. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE II--ACCESS BY UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN TO CHILD ADVOCATES AND COUNSEL

SEC. 201. CHILD ADVOCATES.
SEC. 202. COUNSEL.
SEC. 203. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY.
TITLE III--STRENGTHENING POLICIES FOR PERMANENT PROTECTION OF ALIEN CHILDREN

SEC. 301. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE CLASSIFICATION.
SEC. 302. TRAINING FOR OFFICIALS AND CERTAIN PRIVATE PARTIES WHO COME INTO CONTACT WITH UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 303. REPORT.
TITLE IV--CHILDREN REFUGEE AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

SEC. 401. GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN'S ASYLUM CLAIMS.
SEC. 402. UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE CHILDREN.
SEC. 403. EXCEPTIONS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN IN ASYLUM AND REFUGEE-LIKE CIRCUMSTANCES.
TITLE V--AMENDMENTS TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002

SEC. 502. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
SEC. 503. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE VI--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 601. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE IX--STUDY OF WARTIME TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PEOPLE

SEC. 901. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 902. FINDINGS.
SEC. 903. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle A--Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans

SEC. 911. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF EUROPEAN AMERICANS.
SEC. 912. DUTIES OF THE EUROPEAN AMERICAN COMMISSION.
SEC. 913. POWERS OF THE EUROPEAN AMERICAN COMMISSION.
SEC. 914. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
SEC. 915. FUNDING.
SEC. 916. SUNSET.
Subtitle B--Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees

SEC. 921. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES.
SEC. 922. DUTIES OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.
SEC. 923. POWERS OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.
SEC. 924. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
SEC. 925. FUNDING.
SEC. 926. SUNSET.
June 19, 2007

Sudel_Tekneeq
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"(b) SCOPE OF REVIEW- The Jewish Refugee Commission's review shall cover the period between January 1, 1933, through December 31, 1945, and shall include, to the greatest extent practicable, the following:"

What the hell does this have to do with the current immigration bill? Some serious stupidity going on. Call your representatives, e-mail them.. do whatever you got to do, and ask for an explanation of that bullshit.

The blackening of roses will send you to the edges of the land/
The emerald tablets of Thoth the Atlantean/
The hands of the mighty Lion of Judah/
Will throw you through the triangular portals of Bermuda/
Exploring the Hologramic aspects of consciousness/

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:27 PM

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Very nice catch! WTF is this all about? I seriously thinbk the public is being drugged and put to sleep and the politicans are high and insane.

Quoting: Pit Viper

I wasn't looking for it. I just stumbled on it because I was looking for the stuff that Kennedy was supposed to have inserted. The search led me to this...

The POWERS this commission will have...OMG!

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:29 PM

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Prescott Bush,GW Bush's grandfather was a Senator an a Bankster who financed Hitler's NWO.GW is going to turn on Israel an the Jews so fast they want know what hit them.Just like he is doing to America.And get this.Peres the new President of Jerusalem is a Jesuit General an 33 degree Freemason.Not only that,his name in Hebrew means,to divide.His new party the Kadima party in Hebrew means,to move forward.He will move forward to divide Israel for a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem an the holy sites as its capitol.This is the greatest time in the history of earth to be alive.The prophets in the bible would have done anything to live in this day.

When God brought the Jews out of Egypt after 400 years of slavery,he sent them to the wilderness to praise Him.Meaning,to learn to praise God even in hardships.Then after the wilderness,those who survived made it to the promised land.A 40 year generation of Jews who escaped out of Egypt never made it to the promised land though,they died in the wilderness.Meaning,in 1967 the Jews took back Jerusalem,40 years later its now,2007.Jews are in their promised land God gave them in Genesis 17:8,after 2000 years in the wilderness without a country before they got it back.But there will be a final battle to usher in the true promised land,heaven on earth....

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:31 PM

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Quoting: Sudel_Tekneeq

Well, if you look at all the amendments that have been added to the combined bill, we shouldn't be surprised.

But this is a very powerful commission, and I've never heard of it. I have no idea why it's here, and why they'd investigate all that 62 years after the fact. They will have the authority to subpoena, the Executive branch will be required to cooperate...

It's nutty.

And I don't get it.

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:31 PM

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Looks like yet another shakedown for Hollerco$t reparations to me. The American taxpayers will be forced to fork over another qazillion dollars to the Jewish bloodsuckers as punishment for some kosher fairy tale. gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:37 PM

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Looks like yet another shakedown for Hollerco$t reparations to me.

The American taxpayers will be forced to fork over another qazillion dollars to the Jewish bloodsuckers as punishment for some kosher fairy tale.

gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 53818

That's what I was thinking.

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:37 PM

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Very nice catch! WTF is this all about? I seriously thinbk the public is being drugged and put to sleep and the politicans are high and insane.

I wasn't looking for it. I just stumbled on it because I was looking for the stuff that Kennedy was supposed to have inserted. The search led me to this...

The POWERS this commission will have...OMG!

Quoting: Redheaded Stepchild

Thanks for the second link. It looks like a Commission to send a "report" to Congress. This was as that link:

SEC. 925. FUNDING.

Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Justice, $600,000 shall be available to carry out this subtitle.

SEC. 926. SUNSET.

The Jewish Refugee Commission shall terminate 60 days after it submits its report to Congress

Unless I'm incorrect, it looks like 'some persons' are going to get $600K to send a report to Congress on Jewish refugees.

I think this is what is commonly known as loading a bill with 'pork'.

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:40 PM

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Reparations?

I did a little searching...I don't have answers yet, but I've got a little more on this.

[link to www.fas.org]
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S 1691 RS

Calendar No. 309

108th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1691
To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 1, 2003
Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. LIEBERMAN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

October 16, 2003
Reported by Mr. HATCH, without amendment

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A BILL
To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Wartime Treatment Study Act'.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) During World War II, the United States successfully fought the spread of Nazism and fascism by Germany, Italy, and Japan.

(2) Nazi Germany persecuted and engaged in genocide against Jews and certain other groups. By the end of the war, 6,000,000 Jews had perished at the hands of Nazi Germany. United States Government policies, however, restricted entry to the United States to Jewish and other refugees who sought safety from Nazi persecution.

(3) While we were at war, the United States treated the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities as suspect.

(4) The United States Government should conduct an independent review to assess fully and acknowledge these actions. Congress has previously reviewed the United States Government's wartime treatment of Japanese Americans through the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians. An independent review of the treatment of German Americans and Italian Americans and of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution and genocide has not yet been undertaken.

(5) During World War II, the United States Government branded as `enemy aliens' more than 600,000 Italian-born and 300,000 German-born United States resident aliens and their families and required them to carry Certificates of Identification, limited their travel, and seized their personal property. At that time, these groups were the two largest foreign-born groups in the United States.

(6) During World War II, the United States Government arrested, interned or otherwise detained thousands of European Americans, some remaining in custody for years after cessation of World War II hostilities, and repatriated, exchanged, or deported European Americans, including American-born children, to hostile, war-torn European Axis nations, many to be exchanged for Americans held in those nations.

(7) Pursuant to a policy coordinated by the United States with Latin American countries, many European Latin Americans, including German and Austrian Jews, were captured, shipped to the United States and interned. Many were later expatriated, repatriated or deported to hostile, war-torn European Axis nations during World War II, most to be exchanged for Americans and Latin Americans held in those nations.

(8) Millions of European Americans served in the armed forces and thousands sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States.

(9) The wartime policies of the United States Government were devastating to the Italian Americans and German American communities, individuals and their families. The detrimental effects are still being experienced.

(10) Prior to and during World War II, the United States restricted the entry of Jewish refugees who were fleeing persecution and sought safety in the United States. During the 1930's and 1940's, the quota system, immigration regulations, visa requirements, and the time required to process visa applications affected the number of Jewish refugees, particularly those from Germany and Austria, who could gain admittance to the United States.

(11) Time is of the essence for the establishment of commissions, because of the increasing danger of destruction and loss of relevant documents, the advanced age of potential witnesses and, most importantly, the advanced age of those affected by the United States Government's policies. Many who suffered have already passed away and will never know of this effort.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:

(1) DURING WORLD WAR II- The term `during World War II' refers to the period between September 1, 1939, through December 31, 1948.

(2) EUROPEAN AMERICANS-

(A) IN GENERAL- The term `European Americans' refers to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens of European ancestry, including Italian Americans, German Americans, Hungarian Americans, Romanian Americans, and Bulgarian Americans.

(B) ITALIAN AMERICANS- The term `Italian Americans' refers to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens of Italian ancestry.

(C) GERMAN AMERICANS- The term `German Americans' refers to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens of German ancestry.

(3) EUROPEAN LATIN AMERICANS- The term `European Latin Americans' refers to persons of European ancestry, including Italian or German ancestry, residing in a Latin American nation during World War II.

TITLE I--COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF EUROPEAN AMERICANS

SEC. 101. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF EUROPEAN AMERICANS.

(a) IN GENERAL- There is established the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans (referred to in this title as the `European American Commission').

(b) MEMBERSHIP- The European American Commission shall be composed of 7 members, who shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act as follows:

(1) Three members shall be appointed by the President.

(2) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the minority leader.

(3) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the minority leader.

(c) TERMS- The term of office for members shall be for the life of the European American Commission. A vacancy in the European American Commission shall not affect its powers, and shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

(d) REPRESENTATION- The European American Commission shall include 2 members representing the interests of Italian Americans and 2 members representing the interests of German Americans.

(e) MEETINGS- The President shall call the first meeting of the European American Commission not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

(f) QUORUM- Four members of the European American Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.

(g) CHAIRMAN- The European American Commission shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members. The term of office of each shall be for the life of the European American Commission.

(h) COMPENSATION-

(1) IN GENERAL- Members of the European American Commission shall serve without pay.

(2) REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES- All members of the European American Commission shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and subsistence, and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.

SEC. 102. DUTIES OF THE EUROPEAN AMERICAN COMMISSION.

(a) IN GENERAL- It shall be the duty of the European American Commission to review the United States Government's wartime treatment of European Americans and European Latin Americans as provided in subsection (b).

(b) SCOPE OF REVIEW- The European American Commission's review shall include the following:

(1) A comprehensive review of the facts and circumstances surrounding United States Government actions during World War II that violated the civil liberties of European Americans and European Latin Americans pursuant to the Alien Enemies Acts (50 U.S.C. 21-24), Presidential Proclamations 2526, 2527, 2655, 2662, Executive Orders 9066 and 9095, and any directive of the United States Government pursuant to such law, proclamations, or executive orders respecting the registration, arrest, exclusion, internment, exchange, or deportment of European Americans and European Latin Americans. This review shall include an assessment of the underlying rationale of the United States Government's decision to develop related programs and policies, the information the United States Government received or acquired suggesting the related programs and policies were necessary, the perceived benefit of enacting such programs and policies, and the immediate and long-term impact of such programs and policies on European Americans and European Latin Americans and their communities.

(2) A review of United States Government action with respect to European Americans pursuant to the Alien Enemies Acts (50 U.S.C. 21-24) and Executive Order 9066 during World War II, including registration requirements, travel and property restrictions, establishment of restricted areas, raids, arrests, internment, exclusion, policies relating to the families and property that excludees and internees were forced to abandon, internee employment by American companies (including a list of such companies and the terms and type of employment), exchange, repatriation, and deportment, and the immediate and long-term effect of such actions, particularly internment, on the lives of those affected. This review shall include a list of all temporary detention and long-term internment facilities.

(3) A brief review of the participation by European Americans in the United States Armed Forces including the participation of European Americans whose families were excluded, interned, repatriated, or exchanged.

(4) A recommendation of appropriate remedies, including how civil liberties can be better protected during war, or an actual, attempted, or threatened invasion or incursion, an assessment of the continued viability of the Alien Enemies Acts (50 U.S.C. 21-24), and public education programs related to the United States Government's wartime treatment of European Americans and European Latin Americans during World War II.

(c) FIELD HEARINGS- The European American Commission shall hold public hearings in such cities of the United States as it deems appropriate.

(d) REPORT- The European American Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress not later than 18 months after the date of the first meeting called pursuant to section 101(e).

SEC. 103. POWERS OF THE EUROPEAN AMERICAN COMMISSION.

(a) IN GENERAL- The European American Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, hold such hearings
and sit and act at such times and places, and request the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memorandum, papers, and documents as the Commission or such subcommittee or member may deem advisable. The European American Commission may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of an appropriate United States district court to require, by subpoena or otherwise, such attendance, testimony, or production.

(b) GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND COOPERATION- The European American Commission may acquire directly from the head of any department, agency, independent instrumentality, or other authority of the executive branch of the Government, available information that the European American Commission considers useful in the discharge of its duties. All departments, agencies, and independent instrumentalities, or other authorities of the executive branch of the Government shall cooperate with the European American Commission and furnish all information requested by the European American Commission to the extent permitted by law, including information collected as a result of Public Law 96-317 and Public Law 106-451. For purposes of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(9)), the European American Commission shall be deemed to be a committee of jurisdiction.

SEC. 104. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

The European American Commission is authorized to--

(1) appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that the compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate equivalent to the rate payable under GS-15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of such title;

(2) obtain the services of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of such title;

(3) obtain the detail of any Federal Government employee, and such detail shall be without reimbursement or interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege;

(4) enter into agreements with the Administrator of General Services for procurement of necessary financial and administrative services, for which payment shall be made by reimbursement from funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman of the Commission and the Administrator;

(5) procure supplies, services, and property by contract in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts; and

(6) enter into contracts with Federal or State agencies, private firms, institutions, and agencies for the conduct of research or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary to the discharge of the duties of the Commission, to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.

SEC. 105. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

From funds currently authorized to the Department of Justice, there are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 to carry out the purposes of this title.

SEC. 106. SUNSET.

The European American Commission shall terminate 60 days after it submits its report to Congress.

TITLE II--COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES

SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES.

(a) IN GENERAL- There is established the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees (referred to in this title as the `Jewish Refugee Commission').

(b) MEMBERSHIP- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall be composed of 7 members, who shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act as follows:

(1) Three members shall be appointed by the President.

(2) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Minority Leader.

(3) Two members shall be appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate, in consultation with the minority leader.

(c) TERMS- The term of office for members shall be for the life of the Jewish Refugee Commission. A vacancy in the Jewish Refugee Commission shall not affect its powers, and shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

(d) REPRESENTATION- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall include 2 members representing the interests of Jewish refugees.

(e) MEETINGS- The President shall call the first meeting of the Jewish Refugee Commission not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

(f) QUORUM- Four members of the Jewish Refugee Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.

(g) CHAIRMAN- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members. The term of office of each shall be for the life of the Jewish Refugee Commission.

(h) COMPENSATION-

(1) IN GENERAL- Members of the Jewish Refugee Commission shall serve without pay.

(2) REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES- All members of the Jewish Refugee Commission shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and subsistence, and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.

SEC. 202. DUTIES OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.

(a) IN GENERAL- It shall be the duty of the Jewish Refugee Commission to review the United States Government's refusal to allow Jewish and other refugees fleeing
persecution in Europe entry to the United States as provided in subsection (b).

(b) SCOPE OF REVIEW- The Jewish Refugee Commission's review shall cover the period between January 1, 1933, through December 31, 1945, and shall include, to the greatest extent practicable, the following:

(1) A review of the United States Government's refusal to allow Jewish and other refugees fleeing persecution and genocide entry to the United States, including a review of the underlying rationale of the United States Government's decision to refuse the Jewish and other refugees entry, the information the United States Government received or acquired suggesting such refusal was necessary, the perceived benefit of such refusal, and the impact of such refusal on the refugees.

(2) A review of Federal refugee policy relating to those fleeing persecution or genocide, including recommendations for making it easier for future victims of persecution or genocide to obtain refuge in the United States.

(c) FIELD HEARINGS- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall hold public hearings in such cities of the United States as it deems appropriate.

(d) REPORT- The Jewish Refugee Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress not later than 18 months after the date of the first meeting called pursuant to section 201(e).

SEC. 203. POWERS OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.

(a) IN GENERAL- The Jewish Refugee Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, and request the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memorandum, papers, and documents as the Commission or such subcommittee or member may deem advisable. The Jewish Refugee Commission may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of an appropriate United States district court to require, by subpoena or otherwise, such attendance, testimony, or production.

(b) GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND COOPERATION- The Jewish Refugee Commission may acquire directly from the head of any department, agency, independent instrumentality, or other authority of the executive branch of the Government, available information that the Jewish Refugee Commission considers useful in the discharge of its duties. All departments, agencies, and independent instrumentalities, or other authorities of the executive branch of the Government shall cooperate with the Jewish Refugee Commission and furnish all information requested by the Jewish Refugee Commission to the extent permitted by law, including information collected as a result of Public Law 96-317 and Public Law 106-451. For purposes of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(9)), the Jewish Refugee Commission shall be deemed to be a committee of jurisdiction.

SEC. 204. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

The Jewish Refugee Commission is authorized to--

(1) appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that the compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate equivalent to the rate payable under GS-15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of such title;

(2) obtain the services of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of such title;

(3) obtain the detail of any Federal Government employee, and such detail shall be without reimbursement or interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege;

(4) enter into agreements with the Administrator of General Services for procurement of necessary financial and administrative services, for which payment shall be made by reimbursement from funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman of the Commission and the Administrator;

(5) procure supplies, services, and property by contract in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts; and

(6) enter into contracts with Federal or State agencies, private firms, institutions, and agencies for the conduct of research or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary to the discharge of the duties of the Commission, to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.

SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

From funds currently authorized to the Department of Justice, there are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 to carry out the purposes of this title.

SEC. 206. SUNSET.

The Jewish Refugee Commission shall terminate 60 days after it submits its report to Congress.
Amend the title so as to read: `A bill to establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.'.

Calendar No. 309

108th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1691

A BILL
To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.

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October 16, 2003

Reported without amendment
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Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 10:43 PM

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[link to thomas.loc.gov] Did you see this link on that site Red?Biometrix!

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 10:48 PM

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[link to thomas.loc.gov]
Did you see this link on that site Red?Biometrix!

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 227280

I lived on the southern border for a number of years, and biometrix was discussed then, too. I'm not surprised. I'd be a little curious as to who will be designated an alien, especially after the shenanigans created with the USA PATRIOT Act.

Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 11:02 PM

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Well, here's a little bit more. I haven't found anything on the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans...yet.

[link to www.cbo.gov]
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE
November 29, 2005

S. 1354

Wartime Treatment Study Act
As reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on November 17, 2005

S. 1354 would establish two commissions, the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans and the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees. The first commission would review the conduct of the United States government during World War II towards European Americans and European Latin Americans. The second commission would focus on the government’s treatment of Jewish refugees during World War II.

Each commission, consisting of seven members, would have 18 months to report on its findings and recommendations. Members would serve without pay, but would be reimbursed
for travel expenses. In addition, the commissions could hire staff or use personnel from other agencies. Each commission would terminate 60 days after submitting its final report. To fund the costs of the commissions, the bill would authorize the appropriation of $1 million
($500,000 per commission).

Assuming the appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO estimates that implementing S. 1354 would cost $1 million over the 2006-2008 period. Enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or revenues. The legislation does not authorize any payment of restitution; such authority would require a separate act of Congress.

S.1354 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments.

The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Matthew Pickford. This estimate was approved by Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis.

Eyes Wide Open Subscriber

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6/25/2007 11:04 PM

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I tried to open the link, but it didn't work.

Yeah, that's the annoying thing about the Thomas search...it times out.

Try this, and then find Subtitle B...

[link to thomas.loc.gov]

Here's what the page looks like...
S.1639
Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)

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Beginning
June 18, 2007

SECTION 1. EFFECTIVE DATE TRIGGERS.
SEC. 2. IMMIGRATION SECURITY ACCOUNT.
TITLE I--BORDER ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle A--Assets for Controlling United States Borders

SEC. 101. ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
`SEC. 5202. INCREASE IN FULL-TIME BORDER PATROL AGENTS.
SEC. 102. TECHNOLOGICAL ASSETS.
SEC. 103. INFRASTRUCTURE.
SEC. 104. PORTS OF ENTRY.
Subtitle B--Other Border Security Initiatives

SEC. 111. BIOMETRIC ENTRY-EXIT SYSTEM.
SEC. 112. UNLAWFUL FLIGHT FROM IMMIGRATION OR CUSTOMS CONTROLS.
Sec. 758. Unlawful flight from immigration or customs controls
SEC. 113. RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM NONCONTIGUOUS COUNTRIES.
`Sec. 1703. Seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, other conveyances and instruments of international traffic';
Subtitle C--Other Measures

SEC. 121. DEATHS AT UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER.
SEC. 122. BORDER SECURITY ON CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND.
SEC. 123. SECURE COMMUNICATION.
SEC. 124. UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
SEC. 125. SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMS.
SEC. 126. SURVEILLANCE PLAN.
SEC. 127. NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR BORDER SECURITY.
SEC. 128. BORDER PATROL TRAINING CAPACITY REVIEW.
SEC. 129. BIOMETRIC DATA ENHANCEMENTS.
SEC. 130. US-VISIT SYSTEM.
SEC. 131. DOCUMENT FRAUD DETECTION.
SEC. 132. BORDER RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM.
SEC. 133. PORT OF ENTRY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT STUDY.
SEC. 134. NATIONAL LAND BORDER SECURITY PLAN.
SEC. 135. PORT OF ENTRY TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 136. COMBATING HUMAN SMUGGLING.
SEC. 138. UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER ENFORCEMENT REVIEW COMMISSION.
SEC. 139. NORTHERN BORDER PROSECUTION REIMBURSEMENT.
Subtitle D--Asylum and Detention Safeguards

SEC. 140. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 141. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 142. RECORDING EXPEDITED REMOVAL INTERVIEWS.
SEC. 143. OPTIONS REGARDING DETENTION DECISIONS.
SEC. 144. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON PAROLE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDIZATION OF PAROLE PROCEDURES.
SEC. 145. LEGAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 146. CONDITIONS OF DETENTION.
SEC. 147. OFFICE OF DETENTION OVERSIGHT.
SEC. 148. SECURE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM.
SEC. 149. LESS RESTRICTIVE DETENTION FACILITIES.
SEC. 150. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE II--INTERIOR ENFORCEMENT

SEC. 201. ADDITIONAL IMMIGRATION PERSONNEL.
SEC. 202. DETENTION AND REMOVAL OF ALIENS ORDERED REMOVED.
SEC. 203. AGGRAVATED FELONY.
SEC. 204. INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY OF GANG MEMBERS.
SEC. 205. INCREASED CRIMINAL PENALTIES RELATED TO DRUNK DRIVING, ILLEGAL ENTRY, PERJURY, AND FIREARMS OFFENSES.
SEC. 206. ILLEGAL ENTRY.
`SEC. 275. ILLEGAL ENTRY.
SEC. 207. ILLEGAL REENTRY.
`SEC. 276. REENTRY OF REMOVED ALIEN.
SEC. 208. REFORM OF PASSPORT, VISA, AND IMMIGRATION FRAUD OFFENSES.
`Chapter 75--Passport, Visa, and Immigration Fraud

`SEC. 1541. TRAFFICKING IN PASSPORTS.
`SEC. 1542. FALSE STATEMENT IN AN APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT.
`SEC. 1543. FORGERY AND UNLAWFUL PRODUCTION OF A PASSPORT.
`SEC. 1544. MISUSE OF A PASSPORT.
`SEC. 1545. SCHEMES TO DEFRAUD ALIENS.
`SEC. 1546. IMMIGRATION AND VISA FRAUD.
`SEC. 1547. MARRIAGE FRAUD.
`SEC. 1548. ATTEMPTS AND CONSPIRACIES.
`SEC. 1549. ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
`SEC. 1550. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE.
`SEC. 1551. ADDITIONAL JURISDICTION.
`SEC. 1552. DEFINITIONS.
`SEC. 1553. AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 209. INADMISSIBILITY AND REMOVAL FOR PASSPORT AND IMMIGRATION FRAUD OFFENSES.
SEC. 210. INCARCERATION OF CRIMINAL ALIENS.
SEC. 211. ENCOURAGING ALIENS TO DEPART VOLUNTARILY.
SEC. 212. DETERRING ALIENS ORDERED REMOVED FROM REMAINING IN THE UNITED STATES UNLAWFULLY.
SEC. 213. PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF FIREARMS TO, OR THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN ALIENS.
SEC. 214. UNIFORM STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN IMMIGRATION, PASSPORT, AND NATURALIZATION OFFENSES.
`SEC. 3291. IMMIGRATION, PASSPORT, AND NATURALIZATION OFFENSES.
SEC. 215. DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE.
SEC. 216. STREAMLINED PROCESSING OF BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED FOR IMMIGRATION BENEFITS.
SEC. 217. STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SEC. 218. TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING OF ILLEGAL ALIENS APPREHENDED BY STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
SEC. 219. REDUCING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN SMUGGLING ON TRIBAL LANDS.
SEC. 220. ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION.
SEC. 221. STATE AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS.
SEC. 222. PROTECTING IMMIGRANTS FROM CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS.
SEC. 223. LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND TRANSFER TO FEDERAL CUSTODY.
`SEC. 240D. LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND TRANSFER OF ALIENS TO FEDERAL CUSTODY.
SEC. 224. LAUNDERING OF MONETARY INSTRUMENTS.
SEC. 225. COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS.
SEC. 226. EXPANSION OF THE JUSTICE PRISONER AND ALIEN TRANSFER SYSTEM.
SEC. 227. DIRECTIVE TO THE UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION.
SEC. 228. CANCELLATION OF VISAS.
SEC. 229. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF VISA REVOCATION.
Sec.301.Purposes.
Sec.302.Unlawful employment of aliens.
Sec.303.Effective date.
Sec.304.Disclosure of certain taxpayer information to assist in immigration enforcement.
Sec.305.Increasing security and integrity of Social Security cards.
Sec.306.Increasing security and integrity of identity documents.
Sec.307.Voluntary advanced verification program to combat identity theft.
Sec.308.Responsibilities of the Social Security Administration.
Sec.309.Immigration enforcement support by the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration.
Sec.310.Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE III--WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT

SEC. 301. PURPOSES.
SEC. 302. UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS.
SEC. 303. EFFECTIVE DATE.
SEC. 304. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN TAXPAYER INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. 305. INCREASING SECURITY AND INTEGRITY OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS.
SEC. 306. INCREASING SECURITY AND INTEGRITY OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTS.
SEC. 307. VOLUNTARY ADVANCED VERIFICATION PROGRAM TO COMBAT IDENTITY THEFT.
SEC. 308. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 309. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 310. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE IV--NEW TEMPORARY WORKER PROGRAM
Subtitle A--Seasonal Non-Agricultural and Year-Round Nonimmigrant Temporary Workers

SEC. 401. NONIMMIGRANT TEMPORARY WORKER.
SEC. 402. ADMISSION OF NONIMMIGRANT WORKERS.
`SEC. 218A. ADMISSION OF Y NONIMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 403. GENERAL Y NONIMMIGRANT EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS.
`SEC. 218B. GENERAL Y NONIMMIGRANT EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS.
Subtitle B--Seasonal Agricultural Nonimmigrant Temporary Workers

SEC. 404. AMENDMENT TO THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.
`SEC. 218C. H-2A EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS.
`SEC. 218D. H-2A EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 218E. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION AND EXTENSION OF STAY OF H-2A WORKERS.
`SEC. 218F. WORKER PROTECTIONS AND LABOR STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT.
`SEC. 218G. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 405. DETERMINATION AND USE OF USER FEES.
SEC. 406. REGULATIONS.
SEC. 407. REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
SEC. 408. EFFECTIVE DATE.
SEC. 409. NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS.
SEC. 410. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES.
SEC. 411. COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATORS.
SEC. 412. STANDING COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION AND LABOR MARKETS.
SEC. 412. AGENCY REPRESENTATION AND COORDINATION.
SEC. 413. BILATERAL EFFORTS WITH MEXICO TO REDUCE MIGRATION PRESSURES AND COSTS.
SEC. 414. WILLING WORKER-WILLING EMPLOYER ELECTRONIC DATABASE.
SEC. 415. ENUMERATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
SEC. 416. CONTRACTING.
SEC. 417. FEDERAL RULEMAKING REQUIREMENTS.
Subtitle C--Nonimmigrant Visa Reform

SEC. 418. STUDENT VISAS.
SEC. 419. H-1B STREAMLINING AND SIMPLIFICATION.
SEC. 420. H-1B EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 421. H-1B GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 422. L-1 VISA FRAUD AND ABUSE PROTECTIONS.
SEC. 423. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.
SEC. 424. LIMITATIONS ON APPROVAL OF L-1 PETITIONS FOR START-UP COMPANIES.
SEC. 425. MEDICAL SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
SEC. 426. B-1 VISITOR VISA GUIDELINES AND DATA TRACKING SYSTEMS.
SEC. 427. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE V--IMMIGRATION BENEFITS

SEC. 501. REBALANCING OF IMMIGRANT VISA ALLOCATION.
SEC. 502. INCREASING AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH A MERIT-BASED EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR IMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 503. REDUCING CHAIN MIGRATION AND PERMITTING PETITIONS BY NATIONALS.
SEC. 504. CREATION OF PROCESS FOR IMMIGRATION OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN HARDSHIP CASES.
`SEC. 203A. IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR HARDSHIP CASES.
SEC. 505. ELIMINATION OF DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM.
SEC. 506. FAMILY VISITOR VISAS.
SEC. 507. PREVENTION OF VISA FRAUD.
SEC. 508. INCREASING PER-COUNTRY LIMITS FOR FAMILY-BASED AND EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 509. EXEMPTION FROM IMMIGRANT VISA LIMIT.
TITLE VI--NONIMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES PREVIOUSLY IN UNLAWFUL STATUS

SEC. 602. EARNED ADJUSTMENT FOR Z STATUS ALIENS.
SEC. 603. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS, AND JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR ALIENS WHO HAVE APPLIED FOR LEGAL STATUS.
SEC. 604. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
SEC. 605. EMPLOYER PROTECTIONS.
SEC. 606. ENUMERATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
SEC. 607. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CREDITS FOR PERIODS WITHOUT WORK AUTHORIZATION.
SEC. 608. PAYMENT OF PENALTIES AND USE OF PENALTIES COLLECTED.
SEC. 609. LIMITATIONS ON ELIGIBILITY.
SEC. 610. RULEMAKING.
SEC. 611. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Subtitle B--DREAM Act

SEC. 612. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 613. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 614. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WHO ENTERED THE UNITED STATES AS CHILDREN.
SEC. 615. EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS; PROHIBITION ON FEES.
SEC. 616. HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 617. DELAY OF FINES AND FEES.
SEC. 618. GAO REPORT.
SEC. 619. REGULATIONS, EFFECTIVE DATE, AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
SEC. 620. CORRECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS.
Subtitle C--Agricultural Workers

SEC. 621. SHORT TITLE.
PART I--ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

SEC. 622. ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.
`SEC. 214A. ADMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.
SEC. 623. AGRICULTURAL WORKER IMMIGRATION STATUS ADJUSTMENT ACCOUNT.
SEC. 624. REGULATIONS, EFFECTIVE DATE, AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
SEC. 625. LIMITATION ON CLAIMING EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
SEC. 626. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
PART II--CORRECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS

SEC. 627. CORRECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RECORDS.
TITLE VII--MISCELLANEOUS
Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Immigration Reform

SEC. 701. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT FOR FINGERPRINTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
SEC. 702. ENGLISH AS NATIONAL LANGUAGE.
`CHAPTER 6--LANGUAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT

`SEC. 161. DECLARATION OF NATIONAL LANGUAGE.
`SEC. 162. PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL LANGUAGE.
`SEC. 163. USE OF LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH.
SEC. 703. DECLARATION OF ENGLISH AS LANGUAGE.
SEC. 704. PILOT PROJECT REGARDING IMMIGRATION PRACTITIONER COMPLAINTS.
Subtitle B--Assimilation and Naturalization

SEC. 705. THE OFFICE OF CITIZENSHIP AND INTEGRATION.
SEC. 706. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ELDERLY IMMIGRANTS.
SEC. 707. FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF CITIZENSHIP AND INTEGRATION.
SEC. 708. CITIZENSHIP AND INTEGRATION COUNCILS.
SEC. 709. PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
SEC. 710. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT TEST.
SEC. 711. ENGLISH LEARNING PROGRAM.
SEC. 712. GAO STUDY ON THE APPELLATE PROCESS FOR IMMIGRATION APPEALS.
Subtitle C--American Competitiveness Scholarship Program

SEC. 713. AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
SEC. 714. SUPPLEMENTAL H-1B NONIMMIGRANT PETITIONER ACCOUNT.
SEC. 715. SUPPLEMENTAL FEES.
TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS
Subtitle A--Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
TITLE I--CUSTODY, RELEASE, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, AND DETENTION

SEC. 101. PROCEDURES WHEN ENCOUNTERING UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 102. FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN WITH RELATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.
SEC. 103. APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS FOR DETENTION OF UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 104. REPATRIATED UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 105. ESTABLISHING THE AGE OF AN UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILD.
SEC. 106. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE II--ACCESS BY UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN TO CHILD ADVOCATES AND COUNSEL

SEC. 201. CHILD ADVOCATES.
SEC. 202. COUNSEL.
SEC. 203. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY.
TITLE III--STRENGTHENING POLICIES FOR PERMANENT PROTECTION OF ALIEN CHILDREN

SEC. 301. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE CLASSIFICATION.
SEC. 302. TRAINING FOR OFFICIALS AND CERTAIN PRIVATE PARTIES WHO COME INTO CONTACT WITH UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN.
SEC. 303. REPORT.
TITLE IV--CHILDREN REFUGEE AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

SEC. 401. GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN'S ASYLUM CLAIMS.
SEC. 402. UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE CHILDREN.
SEC. 403. EXCEPTIONS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN IN ASYLUM AND REFUGEE-LIKE CIRCUMSTANCES.
TITLE V--AMENDMENTS TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002

SEC. 502. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
SEC. 503. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE VI--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 601. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE IX--STUDY OF WARTIME TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PEOPLE

SEC. 901. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 902. FINDINGS.
SEC. 903. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle A--Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans

SEC. 911. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF EUROPEAN AMERICANS.
SEC. 912. DUTIES OF THE EUROPEAN AMERICAN COMMISSION.
SEC. 913. POWERS OF THE EUROPEAN AMERICAN COMMISSION.
SEC. 914. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
SEC. 915. FUNDING.
SEC. 916. SUNSET.
Subtitle B--Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees

SEC. 921. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES.
SEC. 922. DUTIES OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.
SEC. 923. POWERS OF THE JEWISH REFUGEE COMMISSION.
SEC. 924. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
SEC. 925. FUNDING.
SEC. 926. SUNSET.
June 19, 2007

Quoting: Redheaded Stepchild

The Sheeple Pit..... Don't Fall In......:)

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Redheaded Stepchild
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6/25/2007 11:10 PM

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I'm not going to post the entire thing here. Takes up too much space. But this indicates that one of the initial bills was for commissions regarding European-Americans, European-Latin-Americans (???), and also Jewish refugees.

This still has NOTHING to do with contemporary immigration issues. Why are those dipsticks in CONgress not paying attention?

[link to www.govtrack.us]

H.R. 3198 [109th]: Wartime Treatment Study Act

HR 3198 IH

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3198
To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 30, 2005

Mr. WEXLER (for himself, Mr. HONDA, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mrs. MALONEY) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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A BILL
To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Wartime Treatment Study Act'.

LogDog
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6/25/2007 11:12 PM

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The creation of a Jewish committee is part of the pork attached to a house bill Now THAT'S irony

Redheaded Stepchild
User ID: 257213
6/25/2007 11:23 PM

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Here's a little more on Feingold's position. It's his statement...

[link to judiciary.senate.gov]

Statement of
The Honorable Russ Feingold
United States Senator
Wisconsin

October 16, 2003 PRINTABLE VERSION
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Executive Business Meeting

Mark-Up of the Wartime Treatment Study Act (S. 1691)

Statement of Senator Russell D. Feingold

October 16, 2003

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased that the Committee today will consider the Wartime Treatment Study Act. I want to thank my colleagues Senators Grassley and Kennedy for their support of this important legislation. Senator Grassley worked closely with me in drafting this bill before we first introduced it last Congress. I very much appreciate his contributions and continued support.

Mr. Chairman, the Committee favorably reported this bill with a substitute amendment last Congress. Therefore, the bill that is before the Committee today is the final version of the bill that this Committee already reviewed and approved last year.

The Wartime Treatment Study Act would simply create two independent, fact-finding commissions – one commission to review the treatment by the U.S. government of German Americans, Italian Americans and other European Americans and European Latin Americans during World War II, and a second commission to review the government’s treatment of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution who were turned away at our borders.

As my colleagues know, during World War II, the United States fought the spread of Nazism and fascism. Nazi Germany was engaged in the horrific persecution and genocide of Jews. By the end of the war, six million Jews had perished at the hands of Nazi Germany.

Unfortunately, while we were at war with Germany, Italy, and Japan, the United States, here at home, treated as suspect the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities, depriving them of fundamental rights of liberty and due process. During World War II, the U.S. government designated more than 600,000 Italian born and 300,000 German born U.S. resident aliens and their families as “enemy aliens.” Thousands of German Americans, Italian Americans, and Eastern European Americans were unfairly arrested, detained, interned, or relocated. Our government confiscated the personal property of many European Americans and restricted their travel rights.

Pursuant to a policy coordinated with Latin American nations, our government also transferred European Latin Americans, including German and Austrian Jews, to the U.S. and detained them, or, in some cases, deported them to hostile Axis nations.

Another tragic episode in our country’s history, Mr. Chairman, was the treatment of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution and genocide in the years before and during World War II. German and Austrian Jews applied for visas, but the United States severely limited their entry due to strict immigration policies, policies that many believe were motivated by fear that our enemies would send spies under the guise of refugees and by the widespread anti-foreigner and anti-Semitic attitudes that pervaded American public opinion at that time.

As a nation, we have been slow to study and acknowledge our government’s conduct during World War II. Most Americans are now aware of the U.S. government’s treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Through the work of a commission created by Congress in 1980, the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, this tragic episode in American history finally received the official acknowledgment and condemnation it deserved.

But thus far, there has not been sufficient official study and acknowledgment of the injustices suffered by German Americans, Italian Americans, and other Americans of European descent during World War II, as well as the treatment of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution and genocide.

My bill would create two independent, fact-finding commissions. The Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans would review the facts and circumstances surrounding the U.S. government’s treatment of German Americans, Italian Americans, and other European Americans, as well as European Latin Americans, during World War II. A second commission, the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees, would review the facts and circumstances surrounding the U.S. government’s treatment of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution and genocide.

These commissions are needed so that Americans can be fully informed about how their government acted and can work to ensure that these activities never happen again.

Mr. Chairman, the Allied victory in the Second World War was an American triumph, a triumph for freedom, justice, and human rights. The courage displayed by so many Americans should be a source of great pride for us all. But while we should be proud of our nation’s triumph, we should not let that justifiable pride blind us to the treatment of some Americans by their own government. It is time for a full accounting of this chapter in our nation’s history.

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate your support in placing this bill on the agenda and allowing its consideration. It is past time for Congress to act. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

Thank you again, Mr. Chairman.

lubow
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6/25/2007 11:30 PM

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@redheaded stepchild There is some extranious stuff in your links. some "img" crap that doesn't allow linking to the link. For example: [link to thomas.loc.gov] Gives a "configuration" error. Can you fix these links? Thanks

lubow
User ID: 257270
6/25/2007 11:33 PM

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Ok, without the http-thing: thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/F?r110%3Cimg%20src='/images/smilies/custom/btjpnait.gif'%20alt='1'%3E./temp/~r110nRCX6Y:e70480: (a preview would be nice)

Pit Viper
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6/25/2007 11:34 PM

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[link to thomas.loc.gov]
Did you see this link on that site Red?Biometrix!

I lived on the southern border for a number of years, and biometrix was discussed then, too. I'm not surprised. I'd be a little curious as to who will be designated an alien, especially after the shenanigans created with the USA PATRIOT Act.

Quoting: Redheaded Stepchild

Listen to what tony Snow has to say about biometrix.....

Anonymous Coward
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6/25/2007 11:37 PM

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The creation of a Jewish committee is part of the pork attached to a house bill Now THAT'S irony Quoting: LogDog I wouldn't be surprised if the politicians will laugh about that very thing; right after they take their payoffs. This is how they get bills passed - buying off the congressmen, who have spouses/family/friends who will be named to the 'Commission'.

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