H.R. 5849 - Seasonal Workforce Assistance Act

Immigration. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
Sponsor:
Charles Melancon
Summary:
To extend the returning worker exemption to the H-2B numerical limitation. (by CRS)
Status:
The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.

Seasonal Workforce Assistance Act

H.R. 5849 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
To extend the returning worker exemption to the H-2B numerical limitation. (by CRS)
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Title
To extend the returning worker exemption to the H-2B numerical limitation.
Other Titles
  • Seasonal Workforce Assistance Act
Sponsor
Charles Melancon
Co-Sponsors
    Subjects
    • Immigration
    • Admission of nonimmigrants
    • Alien labor
    • Aliens
    • Labor
    • Temporary employment
    • Visas
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    Major Actions
    Introduced4/17/2008
    Referred to Committee
    Bill History

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    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced4/17/2008
    4/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
    4/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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