H.R. 5956 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018
H.R. 5956 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 24, 2018, sponsored by Rob Bishop with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 24, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-218
What it does
Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill extends by 10 years, through 2029, and revises the immigration transition program for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The Governor of the CNMI must submit to the Department of Labor, and Labor must approve, a plan for using fees collected for vocational education.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Bishop (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2018
- Passed the HouseJun 5, 2018
- Passed the SenateJun 28, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJul 12, 2018
- Became lawJul 24, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-218. (Jul 24, 2018)
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