Mr. President. I have two points to raise regarding our understanding of the DeConcini/Wilson amendment. First. under section 211(b)(3) of S. 529. which adds to section 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act a new paragraph (3)(A)(iii). petitions for applications for labor certification "may be filed by an association representing agricultural producers who use agricultural labor or services." The association may not file the petitions on behalf of agricultural producers who have not in the past relied upon undocumented alien labor nor will the filing of the petition by the association relieve the individual employers of any liability under Federal law. Do you agree with our understanding and intent that this provision is equally applicable to the transition program established under the DeConcini/Wilson amendment?
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