On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
The current Federal Guest Worker Program, H-2A, has serious problems. The program is in need of a major overhaul.
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congress.govThe current Federal Guest Worker Program, H-2A, has serious problems. The program is in need of a major overhaul.
Conaway calls for significant reforms to the H-2A guest worker program to better support agriculture.
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