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H.R.2847: American Specialty Agriculture Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Sept. 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action Sept. 8, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
American Specialty Agriculture Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish an H-2C nonimmigrant visa for an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he or she has no intention of abandoning and who is coming temporarily (10-month maximum per contract period) to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services, including the pressing of apples for cider on a farm. Requires an employer or employer...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Sept. 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas) |