HB4708: H–2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To streamline the issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act aims to make it easier and faster for employers to get temporary work visas for foreign workers. H-2 visas allow companies to hire workers from other countries for temporary jobs when they say they cannot find enough American workers. The bill streamlines the application process, meaning it removes steps and paperwork to speed things up. The bill has been introduced in Congress and is in the early stages of consideration. It has bipartisan support from lawmakers across both major parties.
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HB4708: H–2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act
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Sponsors
Ernest Gonzales
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (37)
Henry Cuellar
Juan Ciscomani
Vicente Gonzalez
Stephanie Bice
Christopher Pappas