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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 19, 2018Immigration
S. 2325

Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 19, 2018)

Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act

This bill extends by 10 years, through 2029, and revises the immigration transition program for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Among other things, the bill requires employers to receive a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor before petitioning for a Commonwealth Only Transitional Worker permit and caps the number of permits.

What just happenedApr 24, 2018

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 24, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Apr 24, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Apr 24, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Apr 23, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2351-2354)

  5. Apr 23, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S2351-2354)

  6. Apr 23, 2018Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Apr 23, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2349-2354)

  8. Mar 20, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.

  9. Mar 20, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-214.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 20, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-214.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Mar 8, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Feb 6, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-501.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act — Informed