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SAWA Bill Could Fix Farm Labor Crisis | Birmingham News
Farmers are facing a critical labor shortage as Congress stalls on immigration reform for decades—now, Rep. Mike Rogers and House Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson are pushing the SAWA bill to fix it. This legislation modernizes the H-2A program, making it easier for non-seasonal farms to hire temporary workers while keeping them tied to their home countries. With nearly 400,000 workers needed last year and only 0.04% filled by domestic applicants, the bill addresses a real crisis. Despite political resistance from both sides, SAWA has broad farm group support and doesn’t weaken border…
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