U.S. Farms Import 200K Foreign H-2A Workers as GOP Appropriators Seek More than Ever
Just as Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee are calling for more foreign workers than ever before, farms across the country are importing foreign H-2A visa workers for farm jobs. is rapidly increasing. Each year, the federal government allows U.S. farms to import unlimited foreign workers through the H-2A visa program, specifically for agricultural jobs. […]
Senate appropriators set higher funding levels than House, setting up standoff
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday set a higher funding ceiling for fiscal 2024 than the House Appropriations Committee, igniting a battle between the two houses. However, senators also had little agreement and adopted the subcommittee’s apportionment in a partisan vote at a meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee. of Funding Level Adopted The government […]
The power of the purse: How appropriators have outsized influence in shaping policy
Few instruments in governance have more power to shape public policy and drive progress than appropriations bills. Each year, Congress uses this legislative tool to allocate public funds and, in doing so, influence the country’s direction and priorities. Beyond mere budget considerations, appropriations bills act as catalysts for change, enabling legislators to translate their visions […]
