Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Skilled labor

Bill Introduced: H.R.5817 To establish a new nonimmigrant category for Korean aliens seeking to enter the United States temporarily to perform services in a specialty occupation, and for other purposes.

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

To establish a new nonimmigrant category for Korean aliens seeking to enter the United States temporarily to perform services in a specialty occupation, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5726 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for United States workers.

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for United States workers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5642 SUSTAIN Act

2008-03-13T20:00:00Z

To increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5634 New American Innovators Act

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

To exempt from numerical limitations any alien who has received a Ph.D. from an institution of higher education within the 3-year period preceding such alien's petition for special immigrant status.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5630 Innovation Employment Act

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

To modify certain requirements with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

November 12, 2007: Vetoed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.4080 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a separate nonimmigrant classification for fashion models.

2007-11-04T19:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a separate nonimmigrant classification for fashion models.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3793 Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007

2007-10-09T20:00:00Z

To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to pay to a member of the Armed Forces who is retired or separated from the Armed Forces due to a combat-related injury certain bonuses that the member was entitled to before the retirement or separation and would continue to be entitled to if the member was not retired or separated.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3371 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States.

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3310 Earning and Living Opportunities Act

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

To amend the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to ensure improved access to employment opportunities for low-income people.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3239 To promote advanced plug-in hybrid vehicles and vehicle components.

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

To promote advanced plug-in hybrid vehicles and vehicle components.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3238 United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

To promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3194 H1B SAFE Act

2007-07-25T20:00:00Z

To improve the H-1B nonimmigrant program by increasing the exchange of information between the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3043 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-07-12T20:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.440 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to combat illegal immigration must increase resources for border patrol, establish an instant employment eligibility verification system, renew a limited temporary worker program, prohibit blanket amnesty for illegal aliens who have deliberately broken the law, and give priority to law-abiding, highly-skilled immigrants applying for legal citizenship.

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to combat illegal immigration must increase resources for border patrol, establish an instant employment eligibility verification system, renew a limited temporary worker program, prohibit blanket amnesty for illegal aliens who have deliberately broken the law, and give priority to law-abiding, highly-skilled immigrants applying for legal citizenship.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2504 L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.444 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft.

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2538 Defend the American Dream Act of 2007

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide greater protections to domestic and foreign workers under the H-1B nonimmigrant worker program.