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RepublicanBill · H.R. 6847· House(119-HR-6847)

Fair Wages for Farmworkers Act

Rep. De La Cruz
Age: 52 years
Texas
Introduced
12/18/2025
Last activity
12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Monica De La Cruz
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Fair Wages for Farmworkers Act," directs the Secretary of Labor to change how wage rates are calculated for H-2A workers. It mandates the use of State occupational employment and wage estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics survey to determine the adverse effect wage rate. Additionally, the bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the processing of worker petitions. It shifts authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security in certain instances. Finally, it allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to start processing H-2A worker petitions while the Secretary of Labor is still processing the certification application.

Yes· 3 of 8

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

    The bill allows for faster processing of H-2A worker petitions by permitting the Secretary of Homeland Security to act while the Secretary of Labor is still processing certification.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides agricultural employers with faster access to H-2A labor by allowing petition processing to overlap with certification.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+3

    The bill accelerates the petition processing timeline for H-2A workers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.