Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services.

Summary

The resolution formally recognizes the economic importance of J‑1 exchange visitors and H‑1B specialty‑occupation workers in Alaska’s tourism, seafood, health‑care and other critical sectors. It encourages state employers to continue using these federal visa programs after good‑faith domestic recruiting and asks Alaska’s congressional delegation to protect and improve the programs. The measure passed the Senate and now awaits further legislative action.

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