H.R.3443 - BARN Act

To reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: BARN Act as introduced.
  • Short: Better Agriculture Resources Now Act as introduced.

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Jack Kingston

R-GA

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Official Summary

11/16/2011--Introduced.Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act - Revises the H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program, including provisions regarding: (1) agricultural labor and services, (2) application requirements, (3) wages, (4) period of authorized nonimmigrant
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11/16/2011--Introduced.Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act - Revises the H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program, including provisions regarding:
(1) agricultural labor and services,
(2) application requirements,
(3) wages,
(4) period of authorized nonimmigrant status,
(5) housing,
(6) legal assistance, and
(7) violations.

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