H.R. 1603: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
On 3/18/21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by a 247 to 174 vote. The passage was bipartisan with 30 Republicans voting yes with the Democrats; one Democrat voted against the bill.
On 3/3/21, Representatives Lofgren (D-CA) and Newhouse (R-WA) introduced a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes. AILA endorses this bill.
Join AILA in encouraging Congress to support H.R. 1603, along with the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6).
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 21030444.
Related Resources
- AILA Urges Support of the American Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act
- Press Statement from Rep. Lofgren’s Office: Lofgren, Newhouse Introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 – March 3, 2021