Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".

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Summary of Bill HJRES 59

Bill 118 hjres 59 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Department of Labor regarding the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States. The rule in question pertains to the calculation of wages for temporary foreign workers in non-agricultural occupations under the H-2A visa program.

The bill falls under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies. In this case, the Department of Labor's rule on wage rates for H-2A nonimmigrants has come under scrutiny, prompting Congress to consider disapproving it.

If passed, Bill 118 hjres 59 would effectively nullify the Department of Labor's rule and prevent it from being implemented. This could have significant implications for the wages and working conditions of temporary foreign workers in non-agricultural occupations in the United States. Overall, the bill represents a congressional effort to exercise oversight over federal regulations and ensure that they align with the best interests of American workers and the economy. It will be important to monitor the progress of this legislation and its potential impact on the H-2A visa program and temporary foreign workers in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 59

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023. This rule makes changes to the methodology used to set adverse effect wage rates for H-2A workers (temporary agricultural workers), including by using Bureau of Labor Statistics wage surveys in certain instances. (Generally, the minimum wage for an H-2A worker is the highest of the adverse effect wage rate, the applicable minimum wage, the prevailing wage for that occupation in that area, or any agreed-upon collective bargaining wage.)

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Current Status of Bill HJRES 59

Bill HJRES 59 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HJRES 59 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023. Bill HJRES 59's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 59

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Total Number of Cosponsors

142

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

142

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 59

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 59

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".