Speech #890121057

H.R. 2580. as amended. is almost wholly a Republican bill. Its substantive content represents more of H.R. 9136 than any other proposed bill in this field. The most significant changes made by the subcommittee as it completely rewrote the administration bill all came from H.R. 9136. the Moore immigration bill. These are: First. Abolition of the national origins system after 3 yearsnot immediately or after 5 yearsallowing for a reasonable period of adjustment. Second. Reallocation of unused quota numbers during the transition to oversubscribed countries during the 3year interima provision that will result in a complete clean up of the backlogs of qualified intending immigrants. Third. Elimination of all delegation of authority to the executive branch of control over immigration policy and retention of complete authority in the Congress. Fourth. First emphasis in the preference schedule upon the reuniting of familiesnot to the importation of skilled labor as proposed by the administration. Fifth. A numerical limitation upon the number of refugees to be admitted. Sixth. Stricter controls and restrictions upon immigrants entering for gainful employmentnowhere found in the administration or any other bills. in this area. Seventh. A limit upon admissions from colonies and dependencies. Eighth. Provision that in the event immigration from the Western Hemisphere increases by 10 percent over a 5year average. the President must report to the Congress. with his recommendations if any. Additionally the Republicans are responsible for the elimination of a long list of provisions which would not have been in the best interests of the United States.