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.

This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes the importance of J-1 and H-1B visa programs for Alaska's economy and critical industries. It acknowledges that these temporary work programs help fill seasonal staffing gaps in tourism, seafood processing, healthcare, and other sectors where local workers are insufficient. The resolution encourages employers to continue using these federal visa pathways to recruit qualified workers after attempting to hire locally. Additionally, it urges federal policymakers to protect these programs from restrictions that could limit Alaska's ability to maintain essential services and seasonal employment.