S. 1292: Save Our Seafood Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-04-03 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-03):
Save Our Seafood Act
This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish processors.
Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap, including fish roe processors.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1292?
S. 1292 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Save Our Seafood Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1292 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).