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BARN Act

Introduced: June 1, 2015 Introduced by: Allen, Rick W. Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jun 1, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 1, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act

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.

What's happening now June 16, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4