Have been released by the department, and I would ask for your help in expediting the release of the H2B visas in particular, given the upcoming tourism season. Thank you for that question, Senator. And as you know, the. The number of visas allowed is set in statute by Congress, but there is some latitude given to the Secretary. So I certainly take your request and know that many others have asked us to go and give as much latitude as possible, and we are certainly considering and willing to consider that going forward. (33:35–33:43)
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Asserts that the number of visas is determined by Congress, with some discretion given to the Secretary.
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