Speaker. two Members of the Netherlands Parliament presented to me on February 5 a petition. signed by 133 of the legislatures 150 Members. urging the United States not to discriminate against foreign visitors on the basis of their sexual orientation. I applaud this overwhelming expression of concern by our colleagues at The Hague. and wish to bring their petition to the attention of the House. The Immigration and Naturalization Service has recently decided to continue to enforce Its antiquated policy of prohibiting suspected homosexuals from entering the countrydespite the judgment of the Surgeon General that- this restrictive policy should be ended. It is today generally accepted medical practice that homosexuality is not -an Illness or psychological disorder. and that the law should reflect this consensus.. But. under our immigration statute._INS. c6ntiues to deport and refuse to issue visas.to suspected homosexuals. To end this discriminatory policy. I have Joined with Representatives BEmLENSON and DIXON in introducing H.R. 6303 to repeal this law.
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Suspected homosexuals are being discriminated against by immigration laws.