HR 2614 · 96th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-03-05· Sponsored by Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-03-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the employment or referral for employment of aliens who have not been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence unless such employment is authorized by the Attorney General. Directs the Attorney General to serve a citation upon an employer upon first-time violation of this Act. Establishes a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each alien if a violation occurs within two years after the service of a citation. Permits a civil penalty to be imposed only after an opportunity for hearing and after the Attorney General has determined that a violation did occur. Provides that an employer who is assessed a civil penalty and thereafter violates this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by one year imprisonment, or both, for each alien in respect to whom any violation occurs. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action and to secure appropriate relief against any person who fails or refuses to hire or has discharged any individual or has failed or refused to refer any individual for a fee for employment because of such individual's nationa…

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