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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1624· House(119-HR-1624)

Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2025

Rep. Moolenaar
Age: 65 years
Michigan
Introduced
2/26/2025
Last activity
2/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
John Moolenaar
Cosponsors
Republican - 12Democrat - 2
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2025'', directs the Secretary of Labor to modify how the adverse effect wage rate is implemented for H-2A nonimmigrants. It requires that the wage rate in effect in a State on December 31, 2023, remains the required rate through December 31, 2026. Additionally, the bill instructs the Secretary of Labor to use a primary duties evaluation for employees performing more than one task. This change applies to determining the required wage mentioned in the act.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+6

    Significantly reduces labor cost uncertainty and administrative burden for farm operators.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Provides predictable labor costs for farm operations.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5

    Provides cost certainty for agricultural employers by freezing wage rates through 2026.

The opposite

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2

    The wage freeze may prevent wage growth for H-2A workers over the next two years.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-2

    H-2A workers, a significant demographic of Hispanic immigrants, may experience stagnant wages due to the freeze.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    The wage freeze limits the potential earning increases for H-2A nonimmigrant workers.