Limit on Temporary Farmworker Program

Official: U.S. Farmworker Protection Act

IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026

Why This Matters

The U.S. Farmworker Protection Act limits the number of temporary farmworker positions to help protect American workers. It addresses concerns that the growing number of temporary workers is harming U.S. farmworkers' wages and job security.

If you are a U.S. farmworker, this bill could help protect your job and wages from competition with temporary workers.

Affects: This bill affects U.S. farmworkers, especially those who harvest crops and work in agriculture.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill sets a cap on the number of temporary farmworker positions each year. 2. The limit is set at 400,000 positions for the H-2A program annually. 3. Positions filled by workers represented by a labor organization do not count toward this limit. 4. The bill aims to protect U.S. farmworkers from being displaced by temporary workers. 5. It responds to the rapid growth of the H-2A program in recent years.

Who is affected?

This bill affects U.S. farmworkers, especially those who harvest crops and work in agriculture.