H.R. 1136 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009
H.R. 1136 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 23, 2009, sponsored by Bart Stupak with 90 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 23, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 90
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain returning H-2B aliens (temporary nonagricultural worker) from annual numerical limitations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bart Stupak (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 23, 2009
- 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. (Mar 16, 2009)
Other Immigration bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1127: To extend certain immigration programs.
- H.J.Res. 26: Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
- H.R. 6080: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending…
- S. 1376: International Adoption Simplification Act
- H.R. 5283: Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010
- S. 1338: A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1751: American Dream Act
- H.R. 1868: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
- H.R. 1934: American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
- H.R. 2709: Reuniting Families Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1136 (111th Congress): Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-hr-1136/save-our-small-and-seasonal-businesses-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).