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More Workers for Forest Restoration: Temporary Immigration Rule Changes.

This bill temporarily increases the number of available non-U.S. workers for forest conservation and restoration efforts. This aims to support forest health and fire prevention, potentially impacting safety and the environment in certain areas.
Key points
Increases the number of temporary foreign workers (H-2B visa) for the forestry sector, exempting them from the general cap.
Covered activities include tree planting, nursery care, forest management, fire prevention, and land reclamation.
These changes will be in effect for 5 years from the act's enactment date, excluding landscaping and groundskeeping work.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2207
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to temporarily increase the availability of temporary nonimmigrant nonagricultural workers for the purposes of restoring American forests, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2207.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the number of temporary foreign workers (H-2B visa) for the forestry sector, exempting them from the general cap.
  • Covered activities include tree planting, nursery care, forest management, fire prevention, and land reclamation.
  • These changes will be in effect for 5 years from the act's enactment date, excluding landscaping and groundskeeping work.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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