119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jun 30, 2026
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
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Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jun 30, 2026)
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
This bill expands the H-2A agricultural visa program; creates online platforms for H-2A employers, workers, and agencies; and codifies certain wage calculations.
Under current law, workers on H-2A visas are only allowed to perform agricultural work of a seasonal or temporary nature. Under the bill, the seasonal work requirement is removed, thus allowing H-2A workers to qualify for agricultural work that occurs year-round. The bill also expands the type of agricultural work that qualifies, including reforestation, aquaculture, and livestock work. The Department of Agriculture must issue rules to define agricultural labor or services for purposes of the H-2A program.
The bill also establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements.
The Department of Labor must maintain a national, publicly accessible online job registry and database of all job offers submitted by employers seeking a labor certification required to employ H-2A workers. The Department of Homeland Security must establish an online platform for employers to submit information and documentation for review by federal agencies in the course of admitting H-2A workers.
The H-2A program requires employers to provide workers with wage rates at or above those set in regulations and such wages must not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers similarly employed in the United States. The bill codifies the current calculation method for the adverse effect wage rate as set in regulation.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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WESTERN GROWERS · lobbying firm or registrant: WESTERN GROWERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
Agriculture Immigration Reform Bill HR9535
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SOUTH CAROLINA PEACH COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: COMBEST, SELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 1891, Moving H-2A to USDA Act HR 9535 Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026.
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
SELECT MILK PRODUCERS, INC./CONTINENTAL DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: COMBEST, SELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 9535, Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026.
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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
…r, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9310 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 H.R. 10051 - PERM Backlog Reduction Act of 2026 H.R. 10460 - SMARTER Act S. 2 - Secure America Act S. 709 - Conr…
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AMERICAN SUGAR ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SUGAR ALLIANCE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…making regarding prediction market regulations *Build America 250 Act of 2026 (HR 8870) *H2A initiatives including Securing Agricultures Workforce Act of 2026 (HR 9535), Senator Hyde-Smith reform letter
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
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INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION (FKA UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION) · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION (FKA UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$388,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ropriations related to agricultural labor; Congressional Review Act legislation related to labor regulations; H.R. 1624 Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2025; H.R. 9535 Securing Agriculture's Workforce 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
EDGE DAIRY FARMER COOPERATIVE · lobbying firm or registrant: EDGE DAIRY FARMER COOPERATIVE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dairy workforce TN Visa denials for dairy USCIS Enforcement memo of TN Visa holders applying for Green card status Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 H.R. 9535
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KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · lobbying firm or registrant: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$25,139
Spent on own lobbying
H-2A Programs Discussed House Ag Chairman G.T. Thompsons farm labor reform bill (H.R. 9535)
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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)
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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)
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AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FED · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FED
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$196,915
Spent on own lobbying
General Immigration Reform Border Security H-2A Legislative Reforms H-2B Legislative Reforms HR 9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$16,480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement H.R. 8013, Keep Innovators in America Act H.R. 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9535, Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 S. 5197, State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026 Notice of proposed rulemaking, Clarification of Discretio…
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
AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$210,000
Spent on own lobbying
Support H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 - legislation that includes necessary reforms to the H2A program.
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
AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$210,000
Spent on own lobbying
Support H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 - legislation that provides necessary reforms to the H2A program. Support efforts to continue to fund the federa…
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
NEW YORK FARM BUREAU INC · lobbying firm or registrant: NEW YORK FARM BUREAU, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$15,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act.
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UNITED FARM WORKERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Amount not reported
…val under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. Lobbying against H.R.9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026.
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UNITED FARM WORKERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
Amount not reported
Issues related to agricultural labor. Lobbying against H.R.9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026.
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AURORA ORGANIC DAIRY · lobbying firm or registrant: EHRLICH & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 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. 4393 - The Dignity Act of 2025
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ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION · lobbying firm or registrant: ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$50,000
Spent on own lobbying
Supported H.R. 9535, the Securing Agricultures Workforce Act
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DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
We are urging Congress and the Administration to create an agricultural visa program for use by dairy farmers. H.R. 9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act (SAWA).
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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
…and modernizing the Local Foods for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at USDA to help schools purchase fresh agricultural products from local farms. H.R.9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act; support for eliminating the H-2A seasonality requirement and implementing new heat standards for workers; issues pertain…
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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
…w heat standards for workers; issues pertaining to concerns with eligibility regulations and classifications for meatpacking facilities under the H-2A program. H.R.9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act; issues pertaining to eliminating H-2A seasonality requirements, the implementation of new heat standards for H-2A worker…
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
…w heat standards for workers; issues pertaining to concerns with eligibility regulations and classifications for meatpacking facilities under the H-2A program. H.R.9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act; issues pertaining to eliminating H-2A seasonality requirements, the implementation of new heat standards for H-2A worker…
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COX ENTERPRISES INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: COX ENTERPRISES INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$470,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production; H.R. 4367 - Bracero Program 2.0 Act; H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026.
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