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- H.R.1660
H.R.1660: Dairy and Sheep H-2A Visa Enhancement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (6 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Dairy and Sheep H-2A Visa Enhancement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder or dairy worker. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue housing regulations for workers engaged in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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| March 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John M. McHugh (R-N.Y.) |