Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2025

United States119th CongressHR-1624House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 26, 2025

Summary

This bill mandates significant changes to the implementation of the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) for H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural workers. It directs the Secretary of Labor to ensure that the AEWR in effect for a State on December 31, 2023 , remains the applicable rate for H-2A employees in that State until December 31, 2026 . This provision effectively freezes the wage rate for a three-year period, aiming to provide predictability for agricultural employers regarding labor costs. Furthermore, the bill clarifies how wages should be determined for H-2A workers with varied responsibilities. It requires the Secretary of Labor to utilize a primary duties evaluation when an employee performs more than one duty or task, ensuring the wage corresponds to their main job function.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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