H.R. 5233 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Giving Relief to Our Small Businesses Act
H.R. 5233 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 6, 2008, sponsored by Thelma Drake with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Giving Relief to Our Small Businesses Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain returning H-2B aliens (temporary nonagricultural workers) from annual numerical limitations during FY2008 or FY2009.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thelma Drake (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (Feb 25, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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