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Rep. Andy Harris Pushes H-2B Visa Expansion Amid GOP Backlash

4/13/2026

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Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) advocates increasing H-2B visas to fill roles in Maryland's seafood industry.
The push draws criticism from anti-immigration GOP factions, including former Trump administration officials.
Harris says the issue is about temporary workers, not immigration, and he is backing the DIGNIDAD Act to reform immigration policies.
Despite potential backlash, Harris remains politically secure, having won his last election by a significant margin.

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Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) advocates increasing H-2B visas to fill roles in Maryland's seafood industry.
The push draws criticism from anti-immigration GOP factions, including former Trump administration officials.
Harris says the issue is about temporary workers, not immigration, and he is backing the DIGNIDAD Act to reform immigration policies.
Despite potential backlash, Harris remains politically secure, having won his last election by a significant margin.