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

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

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug. 2, 2001

Introduced in the Senate by Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

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