On page 5. after line 12. it is proposed to strike out all of section 2. as follows: SEC. 2. Subsection (d) of section 2 of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 is amended to read: "(d) Eligible displaced person shall also mean a person displaced from the country of his birth. or nationality. or of his last residence since January 1. .1946. who fled into Italy or the American sector. the British sector. or the French sebtor of either Berlin or Vienna. or the American zone. the British zone. or the French zone of either Germany or Austria. and cannot return to any of such countries because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race. religion. or political opinions. and (1) whose admission into the United States for permanent residence is recommended by or on behalf of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense. and (2) who is qualified under the immigration laws of the United States for admission into the United States for permanent residence. and (3) for whom assurances in accordance with the regulations of the Commission have been given that such person. if admitted into the United States. will be suitably employed without displacing some other person from employment and that such person. and the members of such persons family who shall accompany such person and who propose to live with such person. shall not become public charges and will have housing without displacing some other person from such housing. The spouse and unmarried depeident child or children under 21 years of age. including adopted children and stepchildren of such an eligible displaced person. shall. if otherwise qualified for admission into the United States for permanent residence. also be deemed eligible displaced persons: Provided. That a number of immigration visas not to exceed 15.000 may be issued within the total numerical limitations provided by section 3 of this act. as amended. to eligible displaced persons as defined in this subsection."
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