HR 1778 · 116th Congress · Immigration

Dairy and Sheep H–2A Visa Enhancement Act

Introduced 2019-03-14· Sponsored by Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22]· 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 Citizenship.(2019-05-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Dairy and Sheep H-2A Visa Enhancement Act This bill expands the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) to include dairy workers and sheepherders. The initial period of admission for such temporary workers shall be for three years, and may be extended for additional three-year periods. No period of absence from the United States shall be necessary for an extension.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans