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To reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-641| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2017
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act This bill revises the H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program, including with respect to: (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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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of LaborForeign laborFraud offenses and financial crimesHousing finance and home ownershipImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal servicesLivestockMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborTemporary and part-time employmentVisas and passportsWages and earnings

To reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-641| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2017
Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act This bill revises the H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program, including with respect to: (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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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of LaborForeign laborFraud offenses and financial crimesHousing finance and home ownershipImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal servicesLivestockMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborTemporary and part-time employmentVisas and passportsWages and earnings