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H-2A Temporary Visa Program Report: Impact on Agriculture and Workers.

This Act mandates the Comptroller General to prepare a detailed report on the H-2A temporary agricultural visa program within two years. The report will analyze the program's impact on hiring domestic versus guest workers, assess challenges in securing affordable housing for guest workers, and examine the economic consequences for workers' families. The goal is to provide Congress with factual data necessary for potential future legislative changes concerning agricultural labor.
Key points
Requires the Comptroller General to submit a comprehensive report on the H-2A program to Congress within two years of enactment.
The report will analyze the program's impact on hiring practices, including reliance on guest workers versus domestic workers.
Identification of challenges related to securing adequate and affordable housing for guest workers.
Analysis of the economic impact resulting from lost wages of spouses and unmarried children of guest workers.
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Additional Information
Farm Workforce Support Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2915
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-26