H.R. 6179 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To exempt employment in the mobile amusement industry from the numerical limitation applicable to nonimmigrants provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
H.R. 6179 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Sep 22, 2010, sponsored by Charles Djou.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Exempts an H-2B visa (temporary nonagricultural worker) alien coming to work in the United States in the mobile amusement industry from fiscal year numerical limitations under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2010
- 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. (Dec 20, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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