I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for enhanced border security, including strong border security metrics and congressional votes on border security and for other purposes) At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following: CHAPTER __--BORDER SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS SEC. 1__1. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the ``Trust But Verify Act of 2013'' SEC. 1__2. MEASURES USED TO EVALUATE BORDER SECURITY. (a) Border Security Review.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct an annual comprehensive review of the following: (A) The security conditions in each of the following 9 Border Patrol sectors along the Southwest border: (i) The Rio Grande Valley Sector. (ii) The Laredo Sector. (iii) The Del Rio Sector. (iv) The Big Bend Sector. (v) The El Paso Sector. (vi) The Tucson Sector. (vii) The Yuma Sector. (viii) The El Centro Sector. (ix) The San Diego Sector. (B) Update on the new and existing double layered fencing built and in place, broken down on an annual basis since the date of the enactment of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-367), with the goal of completing the fence not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (C) Progress towards the completion of an effective exit and entry program at all points of entry that tracks visa holders.…
Rand Paul: “I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…”
On the recordJune 19, 2013
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