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S. 1440 (106th)

New Workers for Economic Growth Act

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Introduced

27 July 1999

Last action

26 September 2000 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]

Subjects

Immigration, Education

Source updated

20 August 2025

Immigration · Education

Summary

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. 27 July 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 July 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9382)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 September 2000

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 July 1999

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