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LA SCR14
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to rescind the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) and freeze H-2A worker wages at January 2023 levels
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Requests that all wage obligations for H-2A agricultural workers be derived solely from the Farm Labor Survey rather than the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
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The 2025 AEWR for nonrange agricultural workers in Louisiana is $14.83 per hour, representing a 25% increase over the last five years
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Employer costs for H-2A workers include housing ($9,000 to $13,000 per worker), transportation, and other mandated benefits in addition to wages
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Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and Louisiana's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage.
CONGRESS
Last Action
Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/30/2025.
6/1/2025