hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Blocks a new Department of Labor rule on temporary farmworker wages.
Rep. Lofgren (D-CA) and six other House Democrats.
Introduced in the House, referred to committee.
This bill, a joint resolution, aims to prevent a new Department of Labor rule regarding the 'Adverse Effect Wage Rate' (AEWR) for H-2A temporary farmworkers from taking effect. The resolution was introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat from California, who serves on the Judiciary Committee. It is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 26, 2026. After introduction, it was sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. For the bill to become law, it must pass both the House and the Senate, and then be signed by the President. Currently, it has not yet been voted on by any committee or the full House.
If this joint resolution passes and becomes law, the Department of Labor's rule, published on October 2, 2025, which proposed a new way to calculate the 'Adverse Effect Wage Rate' (AEWR) for H-2A temporary agricultural workers, would not be implemented. This means that the existing methodology for determining these wages would remain in effect, impacting the paychecks of H-2A workers and the labor expenses of agricultural businesses that hire them.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe the Department of Labor's new wage rule is problematic and should not take effect.
Critics Say
Critics would argue that the Department of Labor's new wage rule is appropriate and should be allowed to proceed.
Those who support this bill likely object to the specific changes proposed by the Department of Labor in its new rule for calculating H-2A worker wages, feeling it could have negative consequences for workers or employers. Conversely, those who oppose this bill would likely believe that the Department of Labor's rule is a sound policy choice that should be implemented as planned.