H.R.5642: SUSTAIN Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced March 14, 2008
  • Latest Major Action April 14, 2008

Bill Summary

Strengthening United States Technology And Innovation Now Act or the SUSTAIN Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the total number of aliens who may be issued H-1B nonimmigrant visas (specialty occupation) or otherwise acquire such status shall be 195,000 for FY2008 and FY2009.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
March 14, 2008

Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

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