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S.3858: H-2A Improvement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2010
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2010
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
H-2A Improvement 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, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period...
(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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| Sept. 28, 2010 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |