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  SA 1448. Mrs. HAGAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
her to the bill S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform 
and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as 
follows:

       On page 1083, strike lines 3 and 4 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(C) Regional considerations.--
       ``(i) In general.--In determining the distribution of visas 
     described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider 
     the needs of various geographical regions and the current and 
     historical demand for agriculture workers evidenced by the 
     usage of each State of the H-2A worker program pursuant to 
     section

[[Page S4804]]

     101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
     (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)) .
       ``(ii) Coordination.--In making the determinations required 
     by clause (i), the Secretary shall annually solicit input 
     from State and local authorities, including State 
     Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of Agriculture.
       ``(D) Effect of 2nd or subsequent designated agricultural 
     employer.--A non-
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