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S.852: H-2A Improvement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced April 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 14, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
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)
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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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April 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |