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S.2071: Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2017
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- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |