Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 25, 2018)
Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act
This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa for temporary non-agricultural workers (H-2C visa) to fill jobs that have remained open for a certain amount of time. This visa shall only be available for certain occupations, and those requiring a bachelor's degree or higher level of education shall not be eligible.
What just happenedOct 1, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 25, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House