S. 4249: FARM Stability Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: March 26, 2026
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (March 26, 2026)
FARM Stability Act
This bill creates two tiers for wage rates for H-2A workers based on skill/experience level. The bill also requires compensation adjustments for wage rates based on housing costs incurred by the employer. By allowing employers to pay a distinct entry-level rate for unskilled labor and legally discount up to a third of those wages to account for the housing they are already providing, the bill would significantly reduce the take-home pay of H-2A workers.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) (March 26, 2026)
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (April 16, 2026)