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H.R.5801: Protect and Grow American Jobs Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 8, 2016
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protect and Grow American Jobs Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the definition of "exempt H-1B nonimmigrant" to eliminate the masters or higher degree requirement and raise the annual salary threshold requirement from $60,000 to $100,000. (An exempt H-1B nonimmigrant is a nonimmigrant H-1B [specialty occupation] worker meeting certain criteria whom an H-1B dependent employer may hire without having to satisfy...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 8, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) |