Mr. Speaker. last Thursday the General Accounting Office released its third and final report on employer sanctions and the question of discrimination. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA]. if the GAO reaches the conclusion that employer sanctions are causing a "widespread pattern of discrimination." expedited procedures are triggered to consider a joint resolution repealing these onerous provisions. I am today Introducing a joint resolution to this very effect. The GAOs conclusion Is unambiguous. it states clearly that nearly 20 percent of employers are presently practicing discrimination against "foreign appearing" individuals seekIng work. Furthermore. the GAO states "the discrimination GAO found is serous and requires the immediate attention of both Congress and the administration.
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Generalization that 'foreign appearing' individuals are discriminated against in hiring.