H.R. 3897 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
H–2B Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021
H.R. 3897 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jun 15, 2021, sponsored by Henry Cuellar with 92 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 15, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 92
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021 This bill modifies the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) nonimmigrant visa program, including by exempting certain workers from an annual numerical limit on such visas and requiring civil penalties for program violations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 60 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 15, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Nov 1, 2022)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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