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115-hr-4224115th Congress

Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act

Sponsored By: Representative Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]

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Summary

Sustainable Fishing Workforce Protection Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant renewable three-year visa (D-3 visa) for alien crewmembers employed on Hawaii-based longline fishing vessels. The bill sets forth employer petition requirements and responsibilities, including requiring employers to enter into enforceable labor agreements with each approved D-3 alien prior to a fishing voyage. The Coast Guard shall perform dockside examinations of ships employing D-3 aliens to ensure compliance with health and safety laws and regulations affecting seamen.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]

HI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 11/2/2017

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