HR 6885 · 110th Congress · Immigration

Dairy and Sheep H-2A Visa Enhancement Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-11· Sponsored by Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1808)(2008-09-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Dairy and Sheep H-2A Visa Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder or dairy worker. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue housing regulations for workers engaged in the range production of livestock.…

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Cosponsors (9)

2 Democrats7 Republicans