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H.R.641: BARN Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 24, 2017
Bill Summary
Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act This bill 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 |
|---|---|
| Feb. 8, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Jan. 24, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Allen (R-Ga.) |