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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 Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
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
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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March 14, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas) |