House Bill 4869
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 19, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4869
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act
This bill extends by 10 years, through 2029, and revises the immigration transition program for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Among other things, the bill requires employers to receive a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor before petitioning for a Commonwealth Only Transitional Worker permit and caps the number of permits.
January 19, 2018
01/23/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
01/19/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/19/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:58 PM