FARM Stability Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 26Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

This bill would change how wages are set for H-2A temporary agricultural workers (foreign workers who come to the U.S. for seasonal farm jobs). **What it does:** - Allows the Secretary of Labor to create two different wage levels: one for new/entry-level workers and a higher one for experienced workers - Establishes an annual adjustment factor that accounts for the value of housing provided to workers (potentially allowing lower cash wages when housing is included) **Who it affects:** - H-2A agricultural workers from other countries - U.S. farms and agricultural employers who hire these workers - American farmworkers who compete for similar jobs **What would change:** - Currently, H-2A workers generally receive the same wage rate regardless of experience level - The new system could result in lower starting wages for inexperienced workers - Housing benefits could be factored into total compensation, potentially reducing direct wage payments - Experienced workers might earn more than the current single wage rate The bill is currently in committee and has not been voted on.

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