But in view of its widening use for this and other purposes. .the Government that issues it has a responsibility to discourage its counterfeiting and forgery. That is what this bill would do: make it a Federal crime. punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. to counterfeit or alter a social security card. I do not contend that this proposal is anything more than a small part of the large effort that is needed to solve the problem of illegal immigration. and of illegal aliens competing for jobs with citizens and legal residents. As my colleagues know. many of these issues will be addressed when the Select Conunission on Immigration and Refugee Policy submits its findings and recommendations to Congress. Until then. however. adoption of this legislation would correct a serious omission in the law and indicate the seriousness with which the Federal Government regards one of its most frequently issued and widely used documents: that little blue and white social security card that most people carry around with them. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.* By Mr.
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