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HR 6122119th CongressIn Committee
BARN Act
Introduced: Nov 19, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-Georgia)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The BARN Act amends the H‑2A non‑immigrant agricultural worker program to streamline approvals, tighten wage and housing standards, and shift administrative authority to the Secretary of Agriculture.
Key Points
- 1Administrative authority transferred from the Secretary of Labor to the Secretary of Agriculture.
- 2Applications must be approved within 15 days or are deemed approved.
- 3Experience requirement clarified; 50‑percent rule eliminated.
- 4Wage cap set at 115% of the higher of federal or state minimum wage.
- 5Authorized status limited to one year with a single one‑year extension under strict recruitment criteria.
- 6Detailed housing requirements and inspection procedures added.
Impact Areas
H‑2A agricultural workersEmployers hiring H‑2A workersDepartment of Agriculture and Department of LaborLegal services and housing providersWorkers’ rights and labor standards enforcement
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