Speech #710169295

I submit two amendments intended to be proposed by me to the pending bill. It is the purpose of the principal amendment. in lieu of section 3. to clarify the bill from an administrative standpoint. Its sole purpose is to permit the issuance of immigration visas prior to July 1. 3930. the date upon which the new quotas go into effect. Otherwise the administration of the act immediately following July 1. 1930. would be seriously delayed. It is specifically provided that visas issued before July 1. 1930. shall not be valid for admission to the United States before that date. Further safeguarding provisions similar to those found in the immigration act of 1924 are added with respect to immigration visas issued before July 1. 1930. As to the amendment changing the date. under the bill as reported. the President is to proclaim and to make known the quotas reported to him under the terms of the bill on April 1. 1930. Since the bill was reported that date has passed. and it becomes necessary to move up the time for the Presidents proclamation.