This bill transfers oversight of the H-2A agricultural worker visa program from the U.S. Department of Labor to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, taking effect 60 days after the law is enacted. The H-2A program allows U.S. agricultural employers to hire temporary foreign workers when domestic workers are unavailable, and this change would shift which federal agency handles program administration and approves visa petitions. The Department of Labor would be required to transfer all relevant personnel, funding, and materials to the Department of Agriculture to ensure a smooth transition. The bill also redirects certain administrative functions from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security to align with current immigration enforcement responsibilities.
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