HCR 73·LA·house
CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress to include expanding H-2B worker visas in its appropriations bill or other appropriate legislative instrument for Fiscal Year 2027
WithdrawnFiled Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rhonda Butler (R)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
Apr 21, 2026
Summary
The resolution asks the U.S. Congress to increase the number of H‑2B temporary worker visas in the FY 2027 appropriations bill. It is aimed at Louisiana seasonal employers, especially crawfish processors and landscapers, who say current visa limits hurt profitability. The measure highlights the economic importance of these industries and the shortage of available visas.
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