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A joint resolution 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 SJRES 25
Bill 118 SJRes 25 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of 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 wages that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in certain non-agricultural occupations under the H-2A visa program.
The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations issued by federal agencies. In this case, the resolution seeks to reject the Department of Labor's rule on the grounds that it may have adverse effects on the wages and working conditions of both foreign and domestic workers in the non-agricultural sector.
If passed, the resolution would prevent the Department of Labor from implementing the rule, thereby maintaining the current wage rate methodology for H-2A nonimmigrants in non-range occupations. Supporters of the resolution argue that the rule could lead to lower wages and job insecurity for both foreign and American workers, while opponents may argue that the rule is necessary to address labor shortages in certain industries. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 25 represents a significant debate over the regulation of temporary foreign workers in the United States and the potential impact on the labor market.
The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations issued by federal agencies. In this case, the resolution seeks to reject the Department of Labor's rule on the grounds that it may have adverse effects on the wages and working conditions of both foreign and domestic workers in the non-agricultural sector.
If passed, the resolution would prevent the Department of Labor from implementing the rule, thereby maintaining the current wage rate methodology for H-2A nonimmigrants in non-range occupations. Supporters of the resolution argue that the rule could lead to lower wages and job insecurity for both foreign and American workers, while opponents may argue that the rule is necessary to address labor shortages in certain industries. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 25 represents a significant debate over the regulation of temporary foreign workers in the United States and the potential impact on the labor market.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 25
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 SJRES 25
Bill SJRES 25 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill SJRES 25 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2023. Bill SJRES 25's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 25
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
72Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
72Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 25
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ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 25
A joint resolution 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".
A joint resolution 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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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".
Bill HJRES 59January 13, 2024





