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- H.R.707
H.R.707: Short Term Retention for Agricultural Workers Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Short Term Retention for Agricultural Workers Act of 2013 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to rename H-2A nonimmigrant temporary agricultural workers as STRAW workers. Includes dairy or ranch workers in such category. Eliminates the 50% rule requiring employers to agree to accept all qualified U.S. workers until 50% of the certified employment period has been completed. Provides that an employer shall not be required to pay a wage...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) |