Save Our Seafood Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced
Summary
Permanently exempts certain fish-processing H-2B workers from the annual H-2B visa cap. The bill would allow nonimmigrant workers employed in specified fish processing roles to receive H-2B status without counting against the numerical limit.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Visa cap exemption for fish processors
If enacted, this bill would permanently exempt certain H-2B workers in fish processing from the H-2B visa numerical cap. It would apply only to noncitizens with H-2B H(ii)(b) status who are fish roe processors, fish roe technicians, supervisors of fish roe processing, or fish processors. The bill defines "fish" to include finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other aquatic animals, including roe, but excludes marine mammals and birds. It defines "processor" to include many processing activities and excludes harvest-only workers, on-vessel holding preparations, and retail establishments. The excerpt lists no effective date or funding changes.
Repeal of 2005 defense provision
If enacted, this bill would repeal Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005. The excerpt does not say what that section authorized or required. Because the text gives no details, the effects on households, agencies, or budgets are unclear from the excerpt.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
AK • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Chris Van Hollen
MD • D
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 4/3/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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