Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2025

Bill 119 HR 1624, also known as the "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Modification Act," aims to direct the Secretary of Labor to make changes to the implementation of the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A nonimmigrants. The adverse effect wage rate is the minimum wage that must be paid to H-2A nonimmigrant workers in order to prevent adverse effects on the wages of similarly employed U.S. workers.

The bill seeks to address concerns that the current adverse effect wage rate may be too high, leading to increased costs for employers and potentially limiting job opportunities for U.S. workers. By directing the Secretary of Labor to modify the implementation of the adverse effect wage rate, the bill aims to strike a balance between protecting the wages of U.S. workers and ensuring that H-2A nonimmigrant workers are able to find employment opportunities in the United States.

Overall, the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Modification Act is intended to provide flexibility in setting the adverse effect wage rate, taking into account factors such as regional differences in wages and economic conditions. This bill is currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress and may have implications for both H-2A nonimmigrant workers and U.S. workers in the agricultural industry.