Speech #1050100582

Mr. SOLOMON. H.R. 2920 would delay the implementation of Section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (P.L. 104208) at landbased border entry ports from October 1. 1998. to October 1. 1999. Section 110 requires the Immigration and Naturalization Service [INS] to implement an entryexit system at all entry points to the U.S. H.R 2920 would still require the INS to implement an entryexit system at U.S. airports and seaports by October 1. 1998. and would also require the INS to implement Section 110 in such a way that would not significantly disrupt or impeded trade or tourism. I was a proud supporter of immigration reform last year. and believe that an entryexit system should be an integral part of U.S. efforts to address illegal immigration. However. I believe Congress should provide the INS additional time to implement Section 110 at landbased border entry points. There are simply too many landbased entry points into the U.S.. six in my district. for the INS to implement an entryentry system by the end of next year. Allowing the INS to first implement an entryexit system at U.S. airports and seaports should give the INS additional time to implement an entryexit system in such a way that would not cause unnecessary delays at border crossing. Mr. SPEAKER. there have been numerous legislative proposals to address concern about Section 110. and I have been supportive of legislative corrections to Section 110.