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Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1624| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2025
John R. Moolenaar

John R. Moolenaar

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (14)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates significant changes to the implementation of the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) for H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural workers. It directs the Secretary of Labor to ensure that the AEWR in effect for a State on December 31, 2023 , remains the applicable rate for H-2A employees in that State until December 31, 2026 . This provision effectively freezes the wage rate for a three-year period, aiming to provide predictability for agricultural employers regarding labor costs. Furthermore, the bill clarifies how wages should be determined for H-2A workers with varied responsibilities. It requires the Secretary of Labor to utilize a primary duties evaluation when an employee performs more than one duty or task, ensuring the wage corresponds to their main job function.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7046
Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7046
    Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1624| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2025
This bill mandates significant changes to the implementation of the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) for H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural workers. It directs the Secretary of Labor to ensure that the AEWR in effect for a State on December 31, 2023 , remains the applicable rate for H-2A employees in that State until December 31, 2026 . This provision effectively freezes the wage rate for a three-year period, aiming to provide predictability for agricultural employers regarding labor costs. Furthermore, the bill clarifies how wages should be determined for H-2A workers with varied responsibilities. It requires the Secretary of Labor to utilize a primary duties evaluation when an employee performs more than one duty or task, ensuring the wage corresponds to their main job function.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7046
Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7046
    Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
John R. Moolenaar

John R. Moolenaar

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (14)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted