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- H.R.6373
H.R.6373: Family Farm Relief Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Sept. 11, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2012
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Family Farm Relief Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a process for receiving H-2A nonimmigrant visas (temporary agricultural workers) which shall ensure that that petitioners may file such petitions over the Internet or in paper form. (Transfers administration of the H-2A program from the Department of Labor to USDA.) Includes dairy workers in the H-2A category with a maximum 12-month period of admissions...
(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 Policy and Enforcement.
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| Sept. 11, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) |