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To improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United States and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2690| House 
| Updated: 7/11/2017
Luis V. Gutierrez

Luis V. Gutierrez

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (72)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confer blue card status upon an alien who: (1) has performed specified periods of U.S. agricultural employment or is a qualifying alien's spouse or child, (2) has been physically present in the United States for a qualifying period, (3) applied for such status during the application period, (4) is not ineligible under specified grounds for such status, (5) has passed security and law enforcement clearances, and (6) has paid the required fees and penalties. Blue card status is limited to eight years. A blue card alien (individual) may: (1) work in the United States, and (2) travel from and return to the United States, including commuting to the United States from a foreign residence. DHS shall adjust an individual's blue card status to lawful permanent resident status if the individual: (1) performs a specified period of qualifying agricultural employment, (2) applies before the expiration of his or her blue card status, and (3) pays a required fine and satisfies any federal tax liability. The bill also provides for status adjustment of such an individual's qualifying spouse and child. The bill enumerates: (1) grounds for revocation of blue card status or denial of permanent resident status, (2) protections for aliens apprehended before or during the application period or in removal proceedings, and (3) employer protections. Such an individual: (1) is ineligible for any federal means-tested benefit, and (2) may correct certain social security records. DHS shall report to Congress, after six months and annually for the next eight years, on the blue card program.
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Timeline
May 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1034
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jul 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • May 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1034
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • July 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-1034: A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United States, and for other purposes.
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightForeign laborFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigration status and proceduresMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborSocial security and elderly assistanceTravel and tourism

To improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United States and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2690| House 
| Updated: 7/11/2017
Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confer blue card status upon an alien who: (1) has performed specified periods of U.S. agricultural employment or is a qualifying alien's spouse or child, (2) has been physically present in the United States for a qualifying period, (3) applied for such status during the application period, (4) is not ineligible under specified grounds for such status, (5) has passed security and law enforcement clearances, and (6) has paid the required fees and penalties. Blue card status is limited to eight years. A blue card alien (individual) may: (1) work in the United States, and (2) travel from and return to the United States, including commuting to the United States from a foreign residence. DHS shall adjust an individual's blue card status to lawful permanent resident status if the individual: (1) performs a specified period of qualifying agricultural employment, (2) applies before the expiration of his or her blue card status, and (3) pays a required fine and satisfies any federal tax liability. The bill also provides for status adjustment of such an individual's qualifying spouse and child. The bill enumerates: (1) grounds for revocation of blue card status or denial of permanent resident status, (2) protections for aliens apprehended before or during the application period or in removal proceedings, and (3) employer protections. Such an individual: (1) is ineligible for any federal means-tested benefit, and (2) may correct certain social security records. DHS shall report to Congress, after six months and annually for the next eight years, on the blue card program.
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Timeline
May 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1034
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jul 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • May 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1034
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • July 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Luis V. Gutierrez

Luis V. Gutierrez

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (72)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-1034: A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightForeign laborFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigration status and proceduresMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborSocial security and elderly assistanceTravel and tourism