HJRES 21

Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections and published on December 18, 2024. This rule modifies several regulations applicable to agricultural (H-2A) and nonagricultural (H-2B) temporary nonimmigrant workers, including by providing additional whistleblower protections for these workers, eliminating the differential treatment of nationals of countries designated as eligible, and establishing a 60-day grace period for workers after the revocation or cessation of eligible employment.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Jodey C. Arrington [R-TX-19]
Cosponsors
2
Policy area
Immigration
Introduced
2025-01-16
Latest action
2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-16: Introduced in House