H.R. 1934 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
H.R. 1934 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 2, 2009, sponsored by Frank Kratovil Jr. with 24 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
- Apr 2, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain returning H-2B aliens (temporary nonagricultural worker) from annual numerical limitations in FY2009.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank Kratovil Jr. (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 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. (May 26, 2009)
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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.
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- 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. 1136: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009
- H.R. 1751: American Dream Act
- H.R. 1868: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
- H.R. 2709: Reuniting Families Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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