H.R. 339 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act
H.R. 339 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 5, 2017, sponsored by Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 115-53
What it does
Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act (Sec. 2) This bill revises Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) transitional worker (CW-1 visa) provisions. The supplemental vocational education fee charged to a prospective CNMI employer for each transitional worker is increased from $150 to $200.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 30, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentAug 11, 2017
- Became lawAug 22, 2017
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-53. (Aug 22, 2017)
Other Immigration bills in the 115th Congress
- S. 504: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017
- S. 1617: Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017
- S. 2245: KIWI Act
- H.R. 392: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017
- H.R. 532: DREAMer Information Protection Act
- H.R. 724: SOLVE Act of 2017
- H.R. 837: Build Bridges Not Walls Act
- H.R. 858: DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act
- S. 1126: Securing the Border and Protecting Our Communities Act
- H.R. 1342: FILCCA of 2017
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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