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Bill Expands H-2A Visas, Creates Undoc Farmworker Pathway

7/10/2026

Summary

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Introduced June 30 by Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, the Act would expand H-2A visas to up to 350-day contracts for farms.
Rep. Mike Simpson co-sponsored, aligning it with President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The bill permits three-year certifications, entry, and pathway for undocumented farmworkers on May 31 2026 meeting work-hour requirements.
The act, backed by agriculture groups and opposed by labor groups, caps wage changes between –1.5 % and +3.25 % while requiring the highest wage rate.

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Story summary

Introduced June 30 by Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, the Act would expand H-2A visas to up to 350-day contracts for farms.
Rep. Mike Simpson co-sponsored, aligning it with President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The bill permits three-year certifications, entry, and pathway for undocumented farmworkers on May 31 2026 meeting work-hour requirements.
The act, backed by agriculture groups and opposed by labor groups, caps wage changes between –1.5 % and +3.25 % while requiring the highest wage rate.