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A bill to authorize the temporary entry into the United States of alien crewmen employed on longline fishing vessels originating in Hawaii, to ensure that such aliens receive reasonable wages and working conditions, and to provide for appropriate enforcement and oversight of fishing companies employing such aliens.

USA115th CongressS-2071| Senate 
| Updated: 11/2/2017
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health and safety laws and regulations affecting seamen.
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Timeline
Nov 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 21, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4224
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • November 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 21, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4224
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4224: To authorize the temporary entry into the United States of alien crewmen employed on longline fishing vessels originating in Hawaii, to ensure that such aliens receive reasonable wages and working conditions, and to provide for appropriate enforcement and oversight of fishing companies employing such aliens.
Foreign laborGuamHawaiiImmigration status and proceduresLabor-management relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsTransportation employeesVisas and passportsWorker safety and health

A bill to authorize the temporary entry into the United States of alien crewmen employed on longline fishing vessels originating in Hawaii, to ensure that such aliens receive reasonable wages and working conditions, and to provide for appropriate enforcement and oversight of fishing companies employing such aliens.

USA115th CongressS-2071| Senate 
| Updated: 11/2/2017
Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health and safety laws and regulations affecting seamen.
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Timeline
Nov 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 21, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4224
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • November 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 21, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4224
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4224: To authorize the temporary entry into the United States of alien crewmen employed on longline fishing vessels originating in Hawaii, to ensure that such aliens receive reasonable wages and working conditions, and to provide for appropriate enforcement and oversight of fishing companies employing such aliens.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Foreign laborGuamHawaiiImmigration status and proceduresLabor-management relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsTransportation employeesVisas and passportsWorker safety and health