Speech #990275037

I recognize that the antidiscrimination provision was included to prevent the possibility of increased discrimination due to employer sanctions. a real concern. However. the provision gives aliens greater legal and procedural rights than currently affored to U.S. citizens. civil rights law already prohibits discrimination based on national origin. The antidiscrimination provision prohibits an employer from preferring a U.S. citizen over a noncitizen. I sumit that as written. the provision discriminates against U.S. citizens. I also believe that if employer sanctions ultimately are going to be included in an immigration bill. they should be predicated on the hiring of an illegal alien. not on paperwork violations. As written. employers who do not even hire illegal aliens could be fined for noncompliance with recordkeeping and paperwork requirements that would serve no purpose. This is inefficient policy. Mr. Chairman. for the previously stated major reasons. I oppose H.R. 3810 and urge its defeat. I recognize the need for immigration legislation. but cannot agree with the methods proposed. I do. however. endorse the provisions of the bill that recognize Federal responsibility for social services provided to aliens. I also support increasing our enforcement efforts.