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To modify the requirement to remain outside of the United States for Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1420
Bill 118 hr 1420, also known as the Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers Act, aims to amend the current requirement for Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers to remain outside of the United States. This bill seeks to modify this requirement in order to provide these workers with more flexibility and opportunities to work in the United States.
The bill includes provisions that would allow Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers to enter and remain in the United States for longer periods of time, thus enabling them to work and contribute to the economy for extended periods. Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the application process for these workers, making it easier for them to obtain the necessary documentation to work in the United States.
Overall, the Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers Act is designed to support and empower workers from Commonwealth countries, providing them with greater opportunities to work in the United States and contribute to the economy. This bill aims to create a more efficient and effective system for these workers, ultimately benefiting both the workers themselves and the United States as a whole.
The bill includes provisions that would allow Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers to enter and remain in the United States for longer periods of time, thus enabling them to work and contribute to the economy for extended periods. Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the application process for these workers, making it easier for them to obtain the necessary documentation to work in the United States.
Overall, the Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers Act is designed to support and empower workers from Commonwealth countries, providing them with greater opportunities to work in the United States and contribute to the economy. This bill aims to create a more efficient and effective system for these workers, ultimately benefiting both the workers themselves and the United States as a whole.
Congressional Summary of HR 1420
This bill defers until October 1, 2026, and modifies the requirement for individuals with nonimmigrant, transitional worker visas applicable to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to remain outside the United States for a 30-day period prior to certain renewals of their transitional worker visas.
This bill is retroactively effective beginning July 24, 2018 (the effective date of the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018).
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Current Status of Bill HR 1420
Bill HR 1420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1420 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1420's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs . as of April 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1420
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1420
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1420
To modify the requirement to remain outside of the United States for Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers, and for other purposes.
To modify the requirement to remain outside of the United States for Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1420
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