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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5596· House(119-HR-5596)

FARMS Act

Rep. Moolenaar
Age: 65 years
Michigan
Introduced
9/26/2025
Last activity
9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
John Moolenaar
Cosponsors
Republican - 12Democrat - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Freeze AEWR and Restore Monetary Sense Act" or the "FARMS Act," focuses on the adverse effect wage rate. It authorizes the Secretary of Labor to keep the current wage rate in place for a period of two years. This action can be taken if the Secretary determines that a valid method to calculate a new rate does not exist. The provision specifically applies to nonimmigrants admitted under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+1

    The bill grants the Secretary of Labor specific discretionary authority regarding wage rate calculations.

The opposite· 3 of 4

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

    By freezing the adverse effect wage rate, the bill may prevent wage growth for low-income nonimmigrant workers.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    The bill could lead to lower wages for certain nonimmigrant workers by freezing the required wage rate for two years.

  • Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?-2

    The bill allows the Secretary of Labor to freeze the adverse effect wage rate, which may prevent required wage increases for certain nonimmigrant workers.