Rep. Curtis introduces bill to allow state-sponsored work visas

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Utah Congressman John Curtis is shown in this Aug. 23, 2019, file photo speaking at the Sutherland Institute in Salt Lake City. On Tuesday Curtis announced he is introducing a bill attempting to give states more power to regulate immigration within their borders.Immigrant workers could receive state-sponsored visas under a federal pilot program proposed by Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis.

In a prepared statement, Curtis said Tuesday his proposal would take “another step towards fixing our broken immigration system” by allowing states to implement visa programs that meet local industry needs while allowing workers to move throughout or between states.

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