H.R. 2027 would set up a pilot program whereby a United States citizen passenger on a small boat would be able to return from Canadian waters without an inspection or an 168 form as long as the passenger was carrying an United States passport. I do not want to leave the impression that I do not have concerns about any waiving of the 168 requirement. The Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims recently held a hearing on alien smuggling In which it was learned that smuggling from Canada has been increasing and will continue to increase as beefedup border control presence makes the southern border less hospitable. Unfortunately. smugglers will look for any available weak link in our border security apparatus. However there are two aspects to the bill of the gentleman from Ohio that minimize these security concerns. First. passengers must still carry U.S. passports.
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