To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing...
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
The bill, HB9312, proposes to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to classify the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services. This would impact workers involved in crawfish processing by potentially making them eligible for certain immigration benefits related to agricultural work. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 15, 2026. The committee will review and consider further actions on the bill, such as scheduling hearings or voting to advance it.
Key sponsors of the bill include Troy Carter, who is the primary sponsor, and co-sponsors Clay Higgins and Cleo Fields. The bill's purpose is to provide clarity and potentially new opportunities for those working in the crawfish processing industry by aligning their work with federal immigration policies for agricultural labor.
As of now, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the appropriate committee. Future steps may include committee review, possible amendments, and a vote to send the bill to the full House for further consideration.
