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To amend section 214(c)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the data reporting requirements relating to nonimmigrant employees, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4777| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2018
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (16)
David Schweikert (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Ted Poe (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) expand nonimmigrant employer annual data reporting requirements to include all nonimmigrant worker categories and compensated cultural exchange, training, and business classifications; and (2) require that such information be made public. (Employment means employment in the United States and includes cultural exchanges, training, or business activities for which the nonimmigrant receives any form of compensation.) Expanded reporting requirements shall include information regarding: (1) age and gender of admitted nonimmigrants, (2) categories and numbers of visas issued and numbers of persons admitted under each visa, (4) blanket petitions, (5) nonimmigrant worker employers, and (6) citizens of nations with Compacts of Free Association with the United States who are authorized to reside permanently in the United States as nonimmigrants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State, and the Department of Labor may revise forms or databases used to regulate nonimmigrant visas or grant nonimmigrant status. The State Department and Labor shall share report-related information with DHS.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2293
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 17, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 11, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2293
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 17, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • January 24, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-2293: A bill to amend section 214(c)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the data reporting requirements relating to nonimmigrant employees, and for other purposes.
Congressional oversightForeign laborGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresMarshall IslandsMicronesiaPalauRight of privacyVisas and passports

To amend section 214(c)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the data reporting requirements relating to nonimmigrant employees, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4777| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2018
Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) expand nonimmigrant employer annual data reporting requirements to include all nonimmigrant worker categories and compensated cultural exchange, training, and business classifications; and (2) require that such information be made public. (Employment means employment in the United States and includes cultural exchanges, training, or business activities for which the nonimmigrant receives any form of compensation.) Expanded reporting requirements shall include information regarding: (1) age and gender of admitted nonimmigrants, (2) categories and numbers of visas issued and numbers of persons admitted under each visa, (4) blanket petitions, (5) nonimmigrant worker employers, and (6) citizens of nations with Compacts of Free Association with the United States who are authorized to reside permanently in the United States as nonimmigrants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State, and the Department of Labor may revise forms or databases used to regulate nonimmigrant visas or grant nonimmigrant status. The State Department and Labor shall share report-related information with DHS.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2293
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 17, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 11, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2293
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 17, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • January 24, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (16)
David Schweikert (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Ted Poe (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-2293: A bill to amend section 214(c)(8) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the data reporting requirements relating to nonimmigrant employees, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightForeign laborGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresMarshall IslandsMicronesiaPalauRight of privacyVisas and passports