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MI HR0278
Resolution
Status
6/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Neyer
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program.
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Current Michigan AEWR is $18.50 per hour as of 2024, representing an 85 percent increase since 2008 and 30 percent increase since 2019.
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Supports the "Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024" introduced by U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar, which would maintain the AEWR at December 31, 2023 levels through December 31, 2025.
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Michigan employed approximately 15,000 H-2A workers in 2023 (sixth highest of any state) due to domestic labor shortages in agriculture.
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Requests transmission of resolution to President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan congressional delegation members.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to pass legislation temporarily freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
6/12/2024