Rep. Pingree Welcomes Additional H-2B Visas But Faults Trump Admin for Adding Measures That May Disadvantage Maine Businesses
March 06, 2020
March 06, 2020
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) welcomed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s announcement that 35,000 additional H-2B visas will be released but expressed frustration that the number is still is not enough to meet the needs of Maine's seasonal businesses and that it contains new measures that could limit Maine employers' access to needed workers. Pingree said as a member of the Hou . . .
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) welcomed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s announcement that 35,000 additional H-2B visas will be released but expressed frustration that the number is still is not enough to meet the needs of Maine's seasonal businesses and that it contains new measures that could limit Maine employers' access to needed workers. Pingree said as a member of the Hou . . .