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H.R.242: Legal Agricultural Workforce Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Jan. 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Legal Agricultural Workforce Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a W-visa nonimmigrant classification for temporary agricultural workers. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish: (1) a nonimmigrant temporary agricultural worker program (W-visa) which shall include annual numerical limitations and monthly limitations based on enrollment requests, historical agricultural employment needs, and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| Jan. 18, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Jan. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Jan. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| Jan. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Jan. 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) |