New Workers for Economic Growth Act

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: H-1B Nonimmigrant Workers Title II: Elimination of Earnings Penalty on Senior Citizens New Workers for Economic Growth Act - Title I: H-1B Nonimmigrant Workers - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the permitted number of H-1B temporary worker and trainee visas for FY 2000 through 2002. Excludes from such limitation aliens with: (1) specified higher degrees and salaries; and (2) at least a bachelor's degree and a job or job offer at an institution of higher education (excludes such aliens from certain labor attestation requirements). Title II: Elimination of Earnings Penalty on Senior Citizens - Amends the Social Security Act to eliminate the reduction in Social Security benefits for individuals under 70 years old whose earnings exceed specified annual limits.

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Timeline

1. 4 August 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 4 August 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1739-1740)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 August 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 August 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 4 August 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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

6. 17 August 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

   Source: Committee

7. 25 August 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
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