H.R. 5494: Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act

H.R. 5494 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. This legislation establishes the H-2C nonimmigrant visa classification to allow registered employers in low-unemployment areas to temporarily hire foreign workers for positions not requiring a bachelor's degree. It sets annual numerical caps, background… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.