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Introduced
12/14/2020
12/14/2020
In Committee
12/14/2020
12/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To reform the process by which temporary nonagricultural workers' visas are allocated, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act of 2020, would reform the process for allocating temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas. Key provisions include: requiring nationwide recruitment of U.S. workers, creating a centralized job search platform, establishing new employer certification requirements, setting wage and working condition standards, limiting the share of H-2B workers in a workforce, and providing whistleblower protections and adjustment of status opportunities for H-2B workers. The bill aims to improve recruitment of U.S. workers, prevent discrimination, and better protect the rights and working conditions of temporary nonagricultural workers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Joaquin Castro (D)*,
Karen Bass (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Andy Levin (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8954/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8954/BILLS-116hr8954ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8954/BILLS-116hr8954ih.pdf.pdf |
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