H.J.Res. 21
119th Congress
Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections".
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Since introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
16 January 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 23 January 2025
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections and published on December 18, 2024. This rule modifies several regulations applicable to agricultural (H-2A) and nonagricultural (H-2B) temporary nonimmigrant workers, including by providing additional whistleblower protections for these workers, eliminating the differential treatment of nationals of countries designated as eligible, and establishing a 60-day grace period for workers after the revocation or cessation of eligible employment.
Timeline
3 actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]TXCosponsors
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- Republican:Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]TX
- Republican:Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]WV
Classification
Policy area
ImmigrationTrack Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections". as it moves through Congress
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