Mark Takano: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 733, insert after line 15 the following: SEC. 1092. PAROLE IN PLACE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Any alien who is a member of the Armed Forces and each spouse, widow, widower, parent, son, or daughter of that alien shall be eligible for parole in place under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) parole in place reinforces family unity; (2) disruption to servicemembers must be minimized, in order to faithfully execute their objectives; (3) separation of military families must be prevented; (4) military readiness must be the supreme objective; (5) servicemembers are given peace of mind, relived of the stressful burden worrying about their loved ones; and (6) Congress reaffirms parole in place authority for the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 476, the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.”