118th Congress Immigration
S. 3013: To permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas
A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish roe processors, fish processors, technicians, or processing supervisors.
Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Benjamin Cardin D-MDOriginal
- Bill Cassidy R-LAOriginal
- Timothy Kaine D-VAOriginal
- John Kennedy R-LAOriginal
- Dan Sullivan R-AKOriginal
- Chris Van Hollen D-MDOriginal
- Mark Warner D-VAOriginal
- Thom Tillis R-NC
Who scored on this bill
- 1Lisa Murkowski SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.