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H.R. 2004 (115th)

Strengthen Employment And Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act

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Introduced

6 April 2017

Last action

1 May 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10], Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2], Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], James Renacci, Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6], Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]

Subjects

Housing, Immigration, Taxation

Source updated

11 August 2025

Housing · Immigration · Taxation

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Summary

Strengthen Employment And Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide, effective as if enacted on January 1, 2017, that a returning H-2B visa alien (temporary nonagricultural worker) who has already been counted toward the applicable numerical limitation during a fiscal year: (1) shall not again be counted toward such limitation during each succeeding consecutive fiscal year in which the alien is issued an H-2B visa or otherwise provided such status, but (2) shall be considered a returning worker. "Other temporary service or labor" for H-2B purposes means that an employer's need for labor will not exceed 1 year and is a seasonal (not to exceed 10 months), peak load, or intermittent need, unless it is a one-time occurrence not exceeding 3 years. An H-2B employer shall file an employee petition with the Department of Homeland Security. Additional filings with the Department of Labor are not required. H-2B employer requirements are set forth regarding: (1) petitions, (2) admissions and maximum stay in status, (3) housing, (4) enforcement, (5) transportation, (6) recruitment, (7) U.S. worker protections, and (8) wages. An H-2B worker shall not be entitled to: (1) tax credit assistance for a qualified health plan, and shall be subject to plan rules applicable to individuals not lawfully present in the United States; (2) the child tax credit; and (3) the earned income tax credit.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Source: Committee

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