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

# HJRES 21 Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would cancel a Department of Homeland Security rule that was finalized in December 2024 regarding the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker visa programs. These programs allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for agricultural and non-agricultural jobs when they claim insufficient domestic workers are available.

The rule being challenged would add new worker protections, including stronger whistleblower safeguards, eliminate preferential treatment for workers from certain countries, and give workers a 60-day grace period to find new employment if their job ends or their visa is revoked. **Who It Affects:** If passed, this bill would primarily affect temporary foreign workers in agricultural and seasonal jobs, as well as employers who hire them. The bill would also impact any workers attempting to report labor violations or poor working conditions, since the cancellation would remove the new whistleblower protections the rule created. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.