A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.

Bill 118 s 4591, also known as the "Fish Processor Exemption Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.

The H-2B visa program allows employers in the United States to hire foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs. However, there is a numerical limitation on the number of visas that can be issued each year. This bill seeks to exempt aliens working as fish processors from this limitation, allowing them to continue working in the US without being subject to the visa cap.

The bill is designed to address the unique needs of the seafood processing industry, which relies heavily on foreign workers to fill seasonal jobs. By permanently authorizing this exemption, the bill aims to provide stability and certainty to both employers and workers in the industry. Overall, the Fish Processor Exemption Act is a targeted piece of legislation that seeks to support the seafood processing industry by ensuring that employers have access to the workers they need to operate effectively.