HR 4224 · 115th Congress · Immigration

Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act

Introduced 2017-11-02· Sponsored by Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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 and Border Security.(2017-11-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health and safety laws and regulations affecting seamen.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat