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Government Funding and H-2B Visa Program Changes

This resolution outlines procedures for considering government funding bills for fiscal year 2024, including budgets for the Department of Defense and Homeland Security. A key change allows for an increase in H-2B temporary worker visas, which could impact labor availability in certain economic sectors.
Key points
Allows for consideration of supplemental appropriations for the government for fiscal year 2024.
Modifies funding for the Department of Defense, including a $300 million reduction in one area.
Permits an increase in H-2B seasonal worker visas if U.S. businesses cannot find enough domestic workers.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-09-28
For 217
Against 211
Abstain 0
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5692) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 730
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
Voting date: 2023-09-28
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 457