HR 1037
BARN Act
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Bill overview
The BARN Act aims to reform the H-2A visa program, which allows temporary agricultural workers to come to the U.S. It shifts administration to the Department of Agriculture, eliminates a requirement for employers to hire U.S. workers first, revises housing standards and payment rules, and introduces stricter penalties for visa violations and employer fraud. The bill also restricts the Legal Services Corporation's ability to provide legal assistance to agricultural workers and outlines specific rules regarding housing allowances.
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