H.R. 1603: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

3/3/21 AILA Doc. No. 21030444. Business Immigration, Congress

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.

Bill Summary

Join AILA in encouraging Congress to support H.R. 1603, along with the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6).

TAKE ACTION: CONGRESS MUST PASS IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 21030444.