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Commercial Fishing and Seafood Business Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2658| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Andy Harris (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commercial Fishing and Seafood Business Act of 2019 This bill exempts certain H-2B visas from the annual cap of 66,000 on such visas. The exemption applies to H-2B visas issued to nonimmigrant aliens for employment (1) on a commercial fishing vessel or shrimp trawler; or (2) in the processing of fish, baitfish, or fishery products. (An H-2B visa is for an alien entering the United States to perform nonagricultural temporary labor, where the alien has no intention of abandoning the alien's residence in a foreign country.)
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Timeline
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

AppropriationsFood industry and servicesForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborSeafoodVisas and passports

Commercial Fishing and Seafood Business Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2658| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Commercial Fishing and Seafood Business Act of 2019 This bill exempts certain H-2B visas from the annual cap of 66,000 on such visas. The exemption applies to H-2B visas issued to nonimmigrant aliens for employment (1) on a commercial fishing vessel or shrimp trawler; or (2) in the processing of fish, baitfish, or fishery products. (An H-2B visa is for an alien entering the United States to perform nonagricultural temporary labor, where the alien has no intention of abandoning the alien's residence in a foreign country.)
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Timeline
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Andy Harris (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsFood industry and servicesForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborSeafoodVisas and passports