Session #115 · 2017–19

Speech #CREC-2017-11-14-pt1-PgH9200_t16

The Rebalance is critical to security and stability in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region and a matter of most importance to me because of the recent threats against the United States and, specifically, my home district of Guam. Critically, for my constituents, this agreement provides authority for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to approve H-2B visas for Guam that support construction projects directly connected to, as well as those associated with, the realignment of military forces to Guam. Additionally, the agreement authorizes $354.6 million for military construction projects in Guam. As Guam's representative, I will continue to work with the DOD and the USCIS to provide relief for healthcare and other industries that support our military on Guam. While I support the progress that we made in this bill, without further relief, our inadequate workforce will negatively impact our national security. So again, Mr.
Keywords matched
USCIS visas Immigration H-2B

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Legal / procedural Economic contributor Security threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
MADELEINE BORDALLO
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
GU
Gender
—
Date
2017-11-14
Speech ID
CREC-2017-11-14-pt1-PgH9200_t16
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