Introduce the Bracero Program 2.0 Act to raise wages for participants, streamline the visa process, and create a regional pilot program allowing workers to change jobs within a state without reapplying.
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De La Cruzes Introduces Bracero 2.0 Program to Strengthen South Texas Agriculture
Campaign release says Monica De La Cruz is introducing the Bracero Program 2.0 Act, which would raise wages for participants, streamline the visa process, and create a regional pilot program for intra-state job changes without reapplying.
Ms. De La Cruz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official GPO bill metadata records De La Cruz introducing H.R. 4367, the Bracero Program 2.0 Act, on July 14, 2025. This directly satisfies the commitment to introduce the Act.
This Act may be cited as the ``Bracero Program 2.0 Act''.
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced bill text itself identifies the measure as the Bracero Program 2.0 Act, matching the promised legislation by name.
the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish and implement an online portal for use by employers
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The bill includes the promised visa-process streamlining component through a centralized online employer portal.
a wage rate for an H-2A worker that is equal to the applicable minimum wage of the State in which the labor or services will be performed plus $2.00 per hour
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The bill text contains the promised wage provision for H-2A workers, setting pay at state minimum wage plus $2 per hour.
shall establish through regulation a 6-year pilot program to facilitate the free movement and employment of temporary or seasonal H-2A workers
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced bill includes a portable H-2A pilot program, addressing the promised regional mobility concept for workers.
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Latest Action: House - 07/14/2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov still lists H.R. 4367 as introduced and referred to House Judiciary, with no later action shown in the current actions record. This confirms the introduction promise was delivered, while indicating no subsequent enactment movement found in the refresh.
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This bill has the status Introduced
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov classifies the Bracero Program 2.0 Act as introduced, matching the promised action by De La Cruz during the relevant congressional term.
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These legislative efforts include: the Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act, the Bracero Program 2.0 Act, and the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act.
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): De La Cruz's official House office later identified the Bracero Program 2.0 Act as part of her introduced immigration legislation, providing post-introduction evidence of continued policy effort but no new delivery beyond introduction.
shall establish and implement an online portal for use by employers
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced bill text includes the promised visa-process streamlining mechanism through an online employer portal.
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): De La Cruz's official release described the wage component of the introduced Bracero Program 2.0 Act, matching the commitment's wage-related provision.
regional labor permit valid for agricultural work within a specified state
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The official release described the regional worker-mobility element of the introduced bill, aligning with the promise to allow job changes within a state without a new visa application.
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I proudly introduced something called the Bracero Program 2.0 Act (H.R. 4367)
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): In an official House Agriculture Committee transcript, De La Cruz later identified H.R. 4367 as her Bracero Program 2.0 Act and continued advocating for it during the same congressional term.