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Moves the H‑2A temporary agricultural worker program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture. It also updates the law to refer to the Secretary of Homeland Security instead of the Attorney General. The change takes effect 60 days after enactment. On that date, the Department of Labor must transfer the staff, funds, and other resources needed to carry out the program to the Department of Agriculture.
Amend Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act by striking the phrase "Secretary of Labor" and inserting "Secretary of Agriculture".
Amend Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act by striking the phrase "Attorney General" and inserting "Secretary of Homeland Security".
The amendments described above take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this section.
On the date that is 60 days after enactment, the Secretary of Labor must take actions necessary to provide the Secretary of Agriculture with personnel, funding, and other materials needed to transfer administration of the H–2A program under Section 218.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced March 5, 2025 by W. Greg Steube · Last progress March 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House