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H.R.2588: BARN Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 1, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (1 Democrat, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act Revises the H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program, including with respect to: (1) agricultural labor and services, (2) application requirements, (3) wages, (4) period of authorized nonimmigrant status, (5) housing, (6) legal assistance, and (7) violations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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June 1, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 1, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Allen (R-Ga.) |