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S. 1292: Save Our Seafood Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-04-03
SponsorSen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Policy areaImmigration
Cosponsors7
Latest action2025-04-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last updated2026-02-18

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)

NameParty / 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

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1292 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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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).