01 — The Text
What.
- Removes seasonal-only requirement from H-2A agricultural visas, allowing year-round farm work instead of temporary harvest jobs.
- Expands eligible work to reforestation, aquaculture, and livestock—beyond traditional crop farming.
- Creates online job registry and employer platforms so USDA and DHS can process visa applications faster.
- Establishes legal pathway for current undocumented farm workers to obtain H-2A visas if they meet other requirements.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Farm employers gain access to stable year-round labor supply; agriculture industry pushes for predictable workforce.
- Undocumented agricultural workers could legalize status; worker advocates see regulated employment as safer than underground market.
- Workers get wage protections codified into law—prevents employers from undercutting U.S. worker wages, which protects domestic farm labor.
- Rural communities and food production may benefit from labor stability, but immigration skeptics oppose expanded visa categories.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill introduced June 30, 2026 and referred to House Judiciary Committee—early stage with 52 cosponsors signals bipartisan agriculture interest.
- Committee must debate and vote; passage requires Republican and Democratic support in closely divided House.
- Contact your House representative to voice support or opposition before Judiciary Committee votes.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 30, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 30, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Jun 30, 2026 — Introduced in House