An amendment to substitute new provisions for those in the bill dealing with unlawful transportation of illegal aliens to the U.S. The bill's tiered provisions are removed and a single sanction of a fine of not more than 10,000 dollars or imprisonment of not more than five years or both is substitute. The effect of the amendment is to preserve in current law the provision that mere employment of an illegal alien does not constitute harboring, which is illegal.

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Amendment Number
859
Description
An amendment to substitute new provisions for those in the bill dealing with unlawful transportation of illegal aliens to the U.S. The bill's tiered provisions are removed and a single sanction of a fine of not more than 10,000 dollars or imprisonment of not more than five years or both is substitute. The effect of the amendment is to preserve in current law the provision that mere employment of an illegal alien does not constitute harboring, which is illegal.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 13, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Jun 13, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 859 — Informed