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Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4578
Bill 117 HR 4578, also known as the Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021, aims to provide financial assistance to businesses that operate seasonally. The bill recognizes that seasonal businesses, such as those in the tourism or agriculture industries, often face financial challenges during their off-seasons.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible seasonal businesses. These grants would help cover operating expenses, such as payroll, rent, and utilities, during the off-season when these businesses may not be generating as much revenue.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the application process for these grants, making it easier for seasonal businesses to access the financial assistance they need. The bill also includes measures to ensure that the funds are distributed equitably and efficiently to those businesses most in need. Overall, the Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021 aims to provide much-needed support to seasonal businesses that play a vital role in the US economy. By helping these businesses weather the financial challenges of their off-seasons, the bill seeks to ensure their long-term viability and success.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible seasonal businesses. These grants would help cover operating expenses, such as payroll, rent, and utilities, during the off-season when these businesses may not be generating as much revenue.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the application process for these grants, making it easier for seasonal businesses to access the financial assistance they need. The bill also includes measures to ensure that the funds are distributed equitably and efficiently to those businesses most in need. Overall, the Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021 aims to provide much-needed support to seasonal businesses that play a vital role in the US economy. By helping these businesses weather the financial challenges of their off-seasons, the bill seeks to ensure their long-term viability and success.
Congressional Summary of HR 4578
Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021
This bill raises the annual numerical limit on H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) nonimmigrant visas and provides an exemption to this cap for certain applicants.
Specifically, the bill raises the annual cap on such visas from 66,000 to 350,000. Furthermore, if a worker seeking an H-2B visa had been counted toward the annual cap in one of the three preceding fiscal years, that worker shall not be counted against the cap again.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4578
Bill HR 4578 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4578 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4578's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4578
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4578
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4578
To expand the H-2B visa program, and for other purposes.
Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021
Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4578
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