To reform the H–2A worker program, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides h–2A program reforms, defines h–2A visa reform, and provides portable H–2A visa pilot program. It relies on appropriations, definition changes, reporting requirements, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Agriculture and Labor.
Who Benefits and How
Temporary or seasonal agricultural workers could face fewer barriers, Employers seeking H–2A workers could face lower compliance burdens, and Employers hiring H–2A workers could see lower costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Registered agricultural employers would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides h–2A program reforms.
- Defines h–2A visa reform.
- Provides portable H–2A visa pilot program.
- Defines amending h–2a nonimmigrant status to include greenhouse and indoor farm workers.
- Requires GAO Report on H–2A Program Integrity.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides h–2A program reforms, defines h–2A visa reform, and provides portable H–2A visa pilot program.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Labor
Primary Purpose
The bill provides h–2A program reforms, defines h–2A visa reform, and provides portable H–2A visa pilot program.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Temporary or seasonal agricultural workers
- Employers seeking H–2A workers
- Employers hiring H–2A workers
- H–2A workers
Identified Costs
- Registered agricultural employers
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. De La Cruz introduced the following bill; which was …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
H–2A workers, Temporary or seasonal agricultural workers
Greenhouse and indoor farm workers, Registered agricultural employers
Employers hiring H–2A workers, Employers seeking H–2A workers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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