To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
Crawfish Processing: Agricultural Labor Designation
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further actions have been scheduled for this proposal at this time. It is not currently moving forward.
Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- This bill would change the law to count crawfish processing as agricultural work. This includes washing, sorting, peeling, boiling, and moving crawfish.
- The change helps seafood businesses hire temporary foreign workers more easily. Right now, these jobs are often classified differently than traditional farm work, which can make hiring harder.
- This plan specifically targets the crawfish industry, which is a major part of the economy in states like Louisiana. It aims to ensure these businesses have enough workers during the harvest season.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
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