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S.2233: JOLT Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 26, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (7 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act or the JOLT Act - Authorizes the Secretary of State to modify or enter into agreements with certain countries on a nonreciprocal basis to allow for longer visa validity periods. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to transfer authority to establish and collect the premium fee for employment-based petitions and applications from the Attorney General (DOJ) to the Secretary of Homeland Security...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security . Hearings held.
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| March 26, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |