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S. 1440 (106th)

New Workers for Economic Growth Act

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27 July 1999

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9246-9247)

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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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