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MI HR0029
Resolution
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gina Johnsen
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to pass legislation temporarily freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program
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Michigan's 2025 AEWR is $18.15 per hour, representing an 81% increase since 2008 and a 34% increase since 2019
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References the "Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024" introduced by U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, which would freeze the AEWR at December 31, 2023 rates through December 31, 2025
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Cites U.S. Department of Agriculture data showing farm production expenses reached $481 billion nationally in 2023, a nearly $125 billion increase since 2019
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, and Michigan's congressional delegation
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 Agriculture
3/4/2025