Farmers, Visas, and Political Fire | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

A new bill, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026, backed by Congressman Mike Rogers, aims to expand H-2A visas for farmers by extending certifications to three years and including meat processing and logging under agricultural work — sparking fierce debate. Critics label it a form of amnesty, fearing it protects undocumented workers and companies that hired them, angering conservative groups and raising eyebrows as Rogers is the only Republican from Alabama’s delegation to support it. The bill now sits in the House Judiciary Committee, where its contentious future remains…