HR 3232 · 112th Congress · Immigration

H-2A Improvement Act

Introduced 2011-10-14· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.(2011-10-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] H-2A Improvement Act - 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, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions.…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican