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LA HCR33
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Troy Romero
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AI Summary
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Requests U.S. Congress to modify the H-2B temporary nonagricultural visa program to address labor workforce shortages in Louisiana, particularly in the seafood processing industry.
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Current H-2B visa cap is set at 66,000 per fiscal year, split evenly between the first half (October-March) and second half (April-September), with demand for workers increasing 46% since 2018.
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Louisiana ranked seventh among states utilizing the H-2B program during Q2 of fiscal year 2024, with certified workers nationally rising from approximately 147,000 in FY2018 to over 215,000 in FY2023.
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A temporary federal rule issued December 2, 2024 added over 64,000 supplemental visas for FY2025 only, but the statutory cap has already been met for the second half of the fiscal year.
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Copies of the resolution to be transmitted to Congressional leadership and all members of the Louisiana congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Memorializes Congress to modify the H-2B temporary non-agricultural program to assist with labor workforce shortage in the state
CONGRESS
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/5/2025