To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Expands the definition of agricultural labor to include processing crawfish, which could change how immigration rules apply to crawfish industry workers. Requires the government to treat crawfish processing as a type of farm work for immigration purposes.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 15, 2026
- Jun 15, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects crawfish processors and farmers, potentially changing their access to foreign workers and immigration rules. It could also impact immigrant workers in the crawfish industry by altering their eligibility for certain visas or work permits.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic1
Documents
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Bill Details
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