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- H.R.1562
H.R.1562: Family Farm Relief Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced April 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2013
- 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 2013 - 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 year-round livestock workers, including dairy workers, in the H-2A category with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| April 15, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) |