Moolenaar Backs Amendment on H2-B Visas

Today, Congressman John Moolenaar spoke in support of an amendment on H2-B Visas during the House Appropriations Committee's debate on legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security.

With Congressman Moolenaar's support, the bipartisan amendment offered by Congressmen Andy Harris of Maryland and Henry Cuellar of Texas, was passed by the Committee and added to the bill. The amendment allows workers who have used H2-B visas in the past two years to do so again next year without counting against the national cap on H2-B visas.

Congressman Moolenaar made the following statement on the amendment:

"Millions of people come to Michigan each summer to enjoy boating, fishing, and tourism. To meet the spike in demand some businesses need seasonal workers. In fact, some businesses have delayed expansion and only opened partially because they are unable to hire the workers they need. The amendment I supported helps businesses hire more workers to meet the demands of their customers."

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