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H.R.1805: Family Farm Relief Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced April 15, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (1 Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Family Farm Relief Act of 2015 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 |
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May 15, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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April 15, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 15, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) |