H.R. 793 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act
H.R. 793 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 14, 2005, sponsored by Wayne Gilchrest with 86 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 86
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit an alien counted toward the numerical limitation applicable to H-2B nonimmigrants (temporary nonagricultural workers) during any of the three fiscal years prior to submission of an H-2B petition from being counted toward the limitation in the year of petition approval.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Apr 4, 2005)
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Other Immigration bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 4501: Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 6061: Secure Fence Act of 2006
- H.R. 1285: Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 3821: Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry…
- H.R. 4997: Physicians for Underserved Areas Act
- H.R. 98: Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 342: To provide for adjustment of immigration status for certain aliens granted temporary protected…
- S. 359: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
- H.R. 557: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 698: Citizenship Reform Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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