H.R. 6885 · 110th Congress
Dairy and Sheep H-2A Visa Enhancement Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John McHugh
- Introduced
- 2008-09-11
- Latest action
- 2008-09-15 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Dairy and Sheep H-2A Visa Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder or dairy worker. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions.
Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue housing regulations for workers engaged in the range production of livestock.