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S.4595: A bill to temporarily extend the period of validity of J-1 visas issued to employees and contractors of the United States Agency for Global Media and its broadcasting networks.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 16, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2020
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- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 16, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill provides an automatic extension for certain J-1 (exchange visitor) visas if the visa holder has a contract or employment agreement with the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the agency that operates U.S. government media outlets such as Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. Specifically, if such a J-1 visa expires during the two-month period before this bill's enactment or the 90-day period after, the visa shall remain valid until the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 16, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sept. 16, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |