Moving H–2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2025

Bill 119 hr 1891, also known as the "H2A Program Transfer Act," aims to transfer the administration of the H2A program from the Secretary of Labor to the Secretary of Agriculture. The H2A program is a temporary agricultural worker visa program that allows farmers to hire foreign workers to fill seasonal jobs that domestic workers are unable or unwilling to do.

The bill proposes that the Secretary of Agriculture would be better equipped to oversee the H2A program, as agriculture is a key focus of the department. Supporters of the bill argue that this transfer of administration would streamline the process for farmers and ensure that the program is more efficiently managed.

In addition to transferring the administration of the H2A program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include changes to the program's regulations, requirements, or funding. Overall, the H2A Program Transfer Act seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the H2A program by transferring its administration to the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.