This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to freeze the wage rates that agricultural employers must pay temporary foreign workers under the H-2A visa program. Specifically, it requires that the "adverse effect wage rate"—the minimum wage set to protect domestic workers—remain at the level it was on December 31, 2023, through the end of 2026, preventing any increases during this three-year period. The bill also clarifies that when determining required wages for workers performing multiple tasks, the Labor Department should focus on the worker's primary duties rather than considering all tasks performed. The legislation affects agricultural employers who rely on temporary foreign workers and those workers themselves, as the wage freeze could limit their earnings growth. No specific federal funding is allocated in the bill, as it primarily modifies existing wage regulations rather than creating new spending programs.
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