On March 24, 2023, Rep. Allen (R-GA), re-introduced the “Better Agricultural Resources Now Act” (BARN), which would amend the H-2A program to remove important government oversight and to slash labor protections that are needed to protect both U.S. workers and guestworkers.
Data analysis and visualization of Department of Labor FY2022 H-2A Certification Data
On October 12, 2022, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule amending the regulations of the H-2A temporary agricultural work visa program (the “2022 H-2A Rule”). Farmworker Justice welcomes the 2022 H-2A Rule’s limited improvements to worker protections and the standards that prospective H-2A employers must meet to obtain DOL certification. The … Read more FACT SHEETS: New H-2A Rule Makes Progress on Worker Protections, But Further Reforms Needed
Fact sheet describing frequent violations of workers’ rights and the need for reform in the H-2A visa program.
State-by-state chart showing the 2020 and 2021 Adverse Effect Wages Rates (AEWR) for the H-2A guestworker program.
Farmworker Justice fact sheet on the "AGRI Act" of 2019, H.R. 3740, which would further worsen workers' rights in the H-2A temporary visa program.
Farmworker Justice summary of the July 2019 proposed rulemaking on the H-2A temporary visa program. Comments are due September 24, 2019.
This fact sheet details Sen. Paul's (R-KY) "Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H-2A Modernization Act," S. 1887, which seeks to expand the H-2A temporary agricultural visa program to year-round jobs, among other provisions.
FJ Fact Sheet on Rep. Collins' "Helping Labor Personnel on Farms Act" or "HELP Farms Act," H.R. 2801, which seeks to expand the H-2A temporary agricultural visa program to year-round jobs.
Read moreFact Sheet on Rep. Collins HELP Farms H-2A Expansion Bill
Letter from the International Labor Recruitment Working Group (ILRWG), of which Farmworker Justice is a member, opposing substantive H-2 riders in the appropriations process.