July 1, 2025 — Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have adopted an amendment that – if passed into law – would vastly increase the number of seasonal migrant workers allowed into the United States every year.
Backers of the amendment say it is necessary to ensure stability for businesses that consistently bring in temporary foreign workers and reduce uncertainty within the H-2B visa system. Currently, the federal government allocates H-2B visa slots to employers through a lottery, meaning businesses have no guarantee on how many temporary workers they’ll be able to bring in every year.