Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 24, 2017Immigration
H.R. 641
BARN Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 24, 2017)
Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act
This bill revises the H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program, including with respect to: (1) agricultural labor and services, (2) application requirements, (3) wages, (4) period of authorized nonimmigrant status, (5) housing, (6) legal assistance, and (7) violations.
What just happenedFeb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12](R-GA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 R
10cosponsors1committees4actions15subjects
- Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017
- Feb 8, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House