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US SJR152

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Padilla

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Congressional disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. Chapter 8) targeting a Department of Labor rule on Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) methodology

  • Nullifies the DOL Employment and Training Administration rule published at 90 Fed. Reg. 47914 on October 2, 2025

  • Targets wage rate calculations for H-2A temporary agricultural workers in non-range occupations (farm work excluding livestock herding on open range)

  • If enacted, the specified AEWR rule would have no force or effect, reverting to prior wage calculation methodology for the H-2A visa program

  • Introduced by Senator Padilla on March 26, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology.

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

3/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/26/2026

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