Newhouse Headlines Press Conference on Strengthening the Agriculture Workforce

March 26, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) attended a press conference with the American Business Immigration Coalition on common-sense reforms to the H-2A program and emphasized the importance of a strong agriculture workforce. "Without immigrant workers, we would not have an agriculture industry," said. Rep. Newhouse. "We depend on immigrant workers to make sure all of you have food on the table when you sit down to eat with your families." "President Trump has made it his priority to bring down grocery prices. My answer to that, make sure we have a legal, dependable workforce." Watch the full press conference here. Rep. Newhouse has led the effort in previous Congresses to reform the H-2A program with his legislation, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The legislation reforms the H-2A program to provide more certainty for employers seeking a robust workforce, while ensuring critical protections for workers. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act focuses on modifications to make the program more responsive and efficient for employers, while providing access to the program for farmers with year-round labor needs. ### Issues : Agriculture Immigration and the Southern Border