BARN Act Better Agriculture Resources Now Act
To reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the BARN Act, aims to make changes to the H-2A program which helps bring foreign workers to the U.S. to work in agriculture. It seeks to improve resources and processes for these workers to better support the agricultural industry.
The bill would affect agricultural employers who rely on H-2A workers and the workers themselves. By reforming the program, it hopes to make it easier for employers to hire qualified workers and ensure that these workers have better protections and support.
As of the last update, HB6122 was introduced on November 19, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process, and it has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing or vote.
