S. 1645 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2003
S. 1645 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 23, 2003, sponsored by Larry Craig with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 23, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, upon completion of specified agricultural work and residency requirements, to adjust the status of a qualifying alien agricultural worker (and spouse and minor children) to that of a: (1) lawfully admitted temporary nonimmigrant; and (2) permanent resident nonimmigrant.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Larry Craig (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 23, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11845-11858) (Sep 23, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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