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S.1342: 21st Century Homesteading Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2001
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2001
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Bill Summary
21st Century Homesteading Act - Establishes a program under which the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct up to six demonstration projects involving the employment of H-1B visa (specialty occupation) aliens in rural areas, and the use of related employer-paid visa fees with the development of high-tech employment opportunities in such areas. Authorizes the Secretary to make project grants to qualifying rural economic development planning...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Aug. 2, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.) |