Let me describe very briefly. Mr. President. our first amendment that we will offer. That is what we call the "deeming party" amendments. These amendments ensure that legal immigrants are eligible for the same programs on the same terms as illegal immigrants. My amendment says that legal immigrants cannot be subject to the sponsor deeming public charge provisions in this bill for programs which illegals get automatically and for other programs such as Head Start and public health. with a minor exception for prenatal care. This is the same amendment which was passed in the House of Representatives immigration bill. Effectively. Mr.
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