United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 54 R · 7 D cosponsors

HR 9535 — Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 61 sponsors

    1 primary, 60 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (54 R · 7 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill addresses workforce needs in agriculture.

The bill focuses on ensuring that the agricultural sector has a reliable workforce. It outlines provisions to support and secure labor for the farming industry.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means potential job opportunities may arise within the agricultural workforce.
  • Small Business: Farm businesses may experience enhanced workforce stability, supporting their operations.

Summary

Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026This bill expands the H-2A agricultural visa program; creates online platforms for H-2A employers, workers, and agencies; and codifies certain wage calculations.Under current law, workers on H-2A visas are only allowed to perform agricultural work of a seasonal or temporary nature. Under the bill, the seasonal work requirement is removed, thus allowing H-2A workers to qualify for agricultural work that occurs year-round. The bill also expands the type of agricultural work that qualifies, including reforestation, aquaculture, and livestock work. The Department of Agriculture must issue rules to define agricultural labor or services for purposes of the H-2A program.The bill also establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements.The Department of Labor must maintain a national, publicly accessible online job registry and database of all job offers submitted by employers seeking a labor certification required to employ H-2A workers. The Department of Homeland Security must establish an online platform for employers to submit information and documentation for review by federal agencies in the course of admitting H-2A workers.The H-2A program requires employers to provide workers with wage rates at or above those set in regulations and such wages must not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers similarly employed in the United States. The bill codifies the current calculation method for the adverse effect wage rate as set in regulation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 60 co-sponsors · 486 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (60)

Not signed on (486)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9535 do?
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026This bill expands the H-2A agricultural visa program; creates online platforms for H-2A employers, workers, and agencies; and codifies certain wage calculations.Under current law, workers on H-2A visas are only allowed to perform agricultural work of a seasonal or temporary nature. Under the bill, the seasonal work requirement is removed, thus allowing H-2A workers to qualify for agricultural work that occurs year-round. The bill also expands the type of agricultural work that qualifies, including reforestation, aquaculture, and livestock work. The Department of Agriculture must issue rules to define agricultural labor or services for purposes of the H-2A program.The bill also establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements.The Department of Labor must maintain a national, publicly accessible online job registry and database of all job offers submitted by employers seeking a labor certification required to employ H-2A workers. The Department of Homeland Security must establish an online platform for employers to submit information and documentation for review by federal agencies in the course of admitting H-2A workers.The H-2A program requires employers to provide workers with wage rates at or above those set in regulations and such wages must not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers similarly employed in the United States. The bill codifies the current calculation method for the adverse effect wage rate as set in regulation.
Who sponsors HR 9535?
HR 9535 is sponsored by Thompson, Glenn (Republican), Davis, Donald G. (Democratic), Newhouse, Dan (Republican), Riley, Josh (Democratic), Simpson, Michael K. (Republican), Gonzalez, Vicente (Democratic), Feenstra, Randy (Republican), Rouzer, David (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), De La Cruz, Monica (Republican), Maloy, Celeste (Republican), Zinke, Ryan K. (Republican), Langworthy, Nicholas A. (Republican), Baird, James R. (Republican), Smucker, Lloyd (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), Fedorchak, Julie (Republican), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), Rogers, Mike D. (Republican), Kelly, Mike (Republican), Meuser, Daniel (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Evans, Gabe (Republican), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Kustoff, David (Republican), Edwards, Chuck (Republican), Lee, Laurel M. (Republican), Taylor, David J. (Republican), Allen, Rick W. (Republican), Fischbach, Michelle (Republican), Huizenga, Bill (Republican), Guthrie, Brett (Republican), Van Orden, Derrick (Republican), Bacon, Don (Republican), Flood, Mike (Republican), Scott, Austin (Republican), Finstad, Brad (Republican), Salazar, Maria Elvira (Republican), Bentz, Cliff (Republican), Valadao, David G. (Republican), McCaul, Michael T. (Republican), Bost, Mike (Republican), Downing, Troy (Republican), Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Republican), LaHood, Darin (Republican), Goodlander, Maggie (Democratic), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Cuellar, Henry (Democratic), Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Stutzman, Marlin A. (Republican), Sewell, Terri A. (Democratic), LaLota, Nick (Republican), Ezell, Mike (Republican), Houlahan, Chrissy (Democratic), Bergman, Jack (Republican), Lawler, Michael (Republican), Gimenez, Carlos A. (Republican), and McCormick, Richard (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9535?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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