Speech #720025198

On Saturday I introduced bill H. R. 8331. to restrict general immigration in the United States. This bill was referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization. My object in introducing this bill was for the purpose of having considered a permanent restriction measure. I think the time has come when. on account of the distressing condition in the country. serious consideration should be given a measure of this kind. The bill provides that 90 days after the enactment of this act. and until otherwise provided by law. no immigration visa shall be issued to any immigrant. except(a) An immigrant who is the unmarried child. under 21 years of age. or the wife of a citizen of the United States. or the husband of a citizen of the United States by a marriage occurring prior to (b) An immigrant previously lawfully admitted to the United States who is returning from a temporary visit abroad. (d) An Immigrant who continuously for at least two years immediately preceding the time of his application for admission to the United States has been. and who seeks to enter the United States solely for the purpose of. carrying on the vocation of minister of any religious denomination. or professor of a college. academy. seminary. or university. and his wife and his unmarried children under 18 years of age. if accompanying or following to join him. (e) An immigrant who is a bona fide student. at least 15 years of age. and who seeks to enter the United States solely for the purpose of study at an accredited school. college. academy. seminary. or university particularly designated by him and approved by the Secretary of Labor. which shall have agreed to report to the Secretary of Labor the termination of attendance of each immigrant student. and If any such institution of learning fails to make such reports promptly the approval shall be withdrawn. or (f) A woman who was a citizen of the United States and who. prior to September 22. 1922. lost her citizenship by reason of her marriage to an alien but at the time of her application for an immigration visa Is unmarried. The term "immigration" is defined in section 3 of the act of 1924. Now. gentlemen of the House. this is a serious matter when we are confronted with the unemployment of six or seven million people. I have not made any exceptions in the Western Hemisphere.