S. 359 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
S. 359 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 10, 2005, sponsored by Larry Craig with 49 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 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant qualifying alien agricultural workers (and their spouses and minor children) temporary resident status and subsequently lawful permanent resident status upon the fulfillment of specified agricultural work and residency requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Larry Craig (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1710-1712) (Feb 18, 2005)
More bills from Larry Craig in the 109th Congress
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
- S. 1131: Idaho Land Enhancement Act
- S. 3421: Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006
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…
- H.R. 557: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 698: Citizenship Reform Act of 2005
- H.R. 793: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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