U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) recently helped to introduce a resolution that some conservatives believe could amount to amnesty for thousands of foreign nationals employed in America's agricultural industries. Additionally, the measure has the potential to shield companies from civil and criminal prosecution for previously hiring illegals if they cooperate with the alien's amnesty application.
Entitled the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026, the measure specifically expands H-2A certifications to up to three years in year-round industries and changes the definition of "agricultural labor" to include meat and poultry slaughter, logging, and aquaculture.
The HR is facing significant opposition from anti-illegal immigration advocates, with many expressing displeasure with Republican legislators, including Rogers, for pushing what many are calling a betrayal of the Republican voter base.
Out of the measure's more than 40 cosponsors, most of whom are Republicans, Rogers was the singular member of Alabama's congressional delegation to sign on. The HR is currently before the House Judiciary Committee.
Rogers declined to comment on the HR when contacted by 1819 News on Tuesday.
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