H.J. Res. 21 · Introduced · Immigration

Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections".

Sponsor: Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX)

What it does

• Nullifies the Department of Homeland Security rule titled Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections issued on December 18, 2024.
• Blocks additional whistleblower protections for H-2A and H-2B temporary nonimmigrant workers under the rule.
• Reverses the elimination of differential treatment of nationals from countries designated as eligible for H-2 programs.
• Eliminates the 60-day grace period for workers after revocation or cessation of eligible employment established by the rule.

Official summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections and published on December 18, 2024. This rule modifies several regulations applicable to agricultural (H-2A) and nonagricultural (H-2B) temporary nonimmigrant workers, including by providing additional whistleblower protections for these workers, eliminating the differential treatment of nationals of countries designated as eligible, and establishing a 60-day grace period for workers after the revocation or cessation of eligible employment.

Latest action

Jan 16, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee: House Judiciary