Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to temporarily increase H-1B visas from 65,000 to 95,000 in 1998, to 105,000 in 1999, to 115,000 in 2000, and then return to 65,000 in 2001.

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Amendment Number
912
Description
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to temporarily increase H-1B visas from 65,000 to 95,000 in 1998, to 105,000 in 1999, to 115,000 in 2000, and then return to 65,000 in 2001.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to increase H-1B program visas from 65,000 to 95,000 in 1998, 105,000 in 1999, 115,000 in 2000, and return to 65,000 in 2001 and subsequent years. The increases are offset by a decrease in H-2B visas allowed each year.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 24, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Watt (NC) amendment (A001) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 177 - 242 (Roll No. 459).
Latest Action Time
17:58:17
Submitted Date
Sep 24, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 912 — Informed