119th Congress · introduced in the House · May 7, 2025
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025
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Latest action (May 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (May 7, 2025)
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new certified agricultural worker (CAW) visa status for foreign farmworkers, heightens requirements under the current H-2A temporary worker program, and provides for mandatory employment eligibility verification for the agricultural workforce.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may grant CAW status to an applying non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who meets certain requirements, such as hours worked in agricultural labor during a specified time period and having a continuous presence in the United States.
The bill establishes a path to lawful permanent resident status for those with CAW status.
CAW status shall be valid for 5.5 years and may be extended. The applicant's spouse or children may receive CAW dependent status.
A CAW applicant may not be detained or removed by DHS and shall be authorized for employment until DHS makes a final decision on the application.
The bill also modifies the H-2A visa program, which allows employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural work. The changes include (1) requiring H-2A employers to guarantee certain minimum work hours, and (2) making the program available for agricultural work that is not temporary or seasonal.
DHS must also establish an electronic system patterned on the E-Verify Program for employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization. Employers hiring individuals for agricultural employment must use the system.
The bill extends through FY2030 and codifies the Multifamily Housing Preservation and Revitalization program for rural and farmworker housing.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4367 - To reform the H-2A worker program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4393 - DIGNITY Act of 2025…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNITED EGG PRODUCERS · lobbying firm or registrant: UNITED EGG PRODUCERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress.
MIDWEST DAIRY COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: ETKA CONSULTING
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 3227) Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act (H.R. 9535)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MIDWEST DAIRY COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: ETKA CONSULTING
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 3227) Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act (H.R. 9535)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$220,345
Spent on own lobbying
Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to processing industry; HR 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act;
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse E…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse E…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse E…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE · lobbying firm or registrant: THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…2692 No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act H.R.2736 Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025 H.R.2814 Transportation Freedom Act H.R.2952 SALT Act H.R.3227 Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 H.R.3261 VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025 H.R.3376 Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IDAHO DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE GARRISON GROUP LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 28, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform HR 9535;…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTH EAST DAIRY FARMERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE GARRISON GROUP LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 28, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 9535; "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AURORA ORGANIC DAIRY · lobbying firm or registrant: EHRLICH & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Support for H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture Workforce Act of 2026 Support for H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 4393 - The Dignity Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$16,950,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3227, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 H.R. 4393, To secure the border and reform the Immigration laws H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse E…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse E…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: FARMERS EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse E…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNITED EGG PRODUCERS · lobbying firm or registrant: UNITED EGG PRODUCERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNITED EGG PRODUCERS · lobbying firm or registrant: UNITED EGG PRODUCERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE PETERSON GROUP INC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$45,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to the processing industry; H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$270,000
Spent on own lobbying
Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to processing industry; HR 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act;
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4367 - To reform the H-2A worker program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4393 - DIGNITY Act of 2025…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
We are urging Congress and the Administration to create an agricultural visa program for use by dairy farmers. H.R. 3227 - The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025. H.R. 9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act (SAWA).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE · lobbying firm or registrant: THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R.2692No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act H.R.2736Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025 H.R.2814Transportation Freedom Act H.R.2952SALT Act H.R.3227Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 H.R.3261VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025 H.R.3376Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MIDWEST DAIRY COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: ETKA CONSULTING
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 3227) Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act (H.R. 9525)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MIDWEST DAIRY COALITION · lobbying firm or registrant: ETKA CONSULTING
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 3227) Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act (H.R. 9525)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing