Mr. President. the earnedincome tax credit was designed and has been in effect as a support for American workers. That is what it is. Four million people who do not have children receive it. This amendment says those people who are here illegally today who are made legal under this bill through the Z visa or the probationary status who have not yet obtained legal permanent residence would not get this benefit. The people are supposed to pay a fine. $1.000. They only have to pay $200. They pay that $200 fine. sign up. and they get a $2.000 earnedincome tax credit. which is basically a check from the United States Government.