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S.388: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 5, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for three years after the date of enactment of this Act the annual cap exemption for returning H-2B aliens (temporary nonagricultural worker). Provides that such amendment shall: (1) take effect as if enacted on December 1, 2008; and (2) apply only to petitions with an approved start date in FY2009-FY2011.
(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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| Feb. 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) |