Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026) — on the Judiciary.
What it does
Congressional Research Service, Jun 30, 2026This bill expands the H-2A agricultural visa program; creates online platforms for H-2A employers, workers, and agencies; and codifies certain wage calculations.
Under current law, workers on H-2A visas are only allowed to perform agricultural work of a seasonal or temporary nature. Under the bill, the seasonal work requirement is removed, thus allowing H-2A workers to qualify for agricultural work that occurs year-round. The bill also expands the type of agricultural work that qualifies, including reforestation, aquaculture, and livestock work. The Department of Agriculture must issue rules to define agricultural labor or services for purposes of the H-2A program.
The bill also establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements.
The Department of Labor must maintain a national, publicly accessible online job registry and database of all job offers submitted by employers seeking a labor certification required to employ H-2A workers. The Department of Homeland Security must establish an online platform for employers to submit information and documentation for review by federal agencies in the course of admitting H-2A workers.
The H-2A program requires employers to provide workers with wage rates at or above those set in regulations and such wages must not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers similarly employed in the United States. The bill codifies the current calculation method for the adverse effect wage rate as set in regulation.
Face Value
as introducedHow much of this bill its name accounts for.
- Every bill starts at100
- Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.
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Who lobbied on this
6 organizationsThese organizations told Congress, in their own quarterly disclosures, that they were lobbying on this bill.
- Alabama Farmers Federation *wanted it passed
“Supported S. 4249, the Farm Stability Act Supported H.R. 9535, the Securing Agricultures Workforce Act” filing ↗
- International Fresh Produce Associationwanted it passed
“…H.R. 9535 Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act” filing ↗
- Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.no position stated
“…H.R. 3227 - The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025. H.R. 9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act (SAWA).” filing ↗
- National Council of Farmer Cooperativesno position stated
“…and provisions related to farmer cooperatives FY 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations and provisions related to farmer cooperatives H.R. 9535 Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of…” filing ↗
- National Milk Producers Federationno position stated
“…workforce while also creating an effective mechanism to allow them to access new workers, including the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act (HR 9535). NMPF also advocates for ensuring there are ag labor reforms either before or in conjunction with any other immigration reforms that may…” filing ↗
- National Turkey Federationno position stated
“Securing Agricultural Workforce Act of 2026 (H.R.9535)” filing ↗
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