Congressman Valadao Co-Sponsors Legislation to Address Labor Shortages in the Central Valley
Washington,
July 18, 2023
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Faith Mabry
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) to introduce the H-2 Improvement to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act. The bill makes improvements to H-2A and H-2B visa programs to make them more responsive to employer needs.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) to introduce the H-2 Improvement to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act. The bill makes improvements to H-2A and H-2B visa programs to make them more responsive to employer needs. Current data shows we have 9.8 million job openings in the U.S., but only 5.9 million unemployed workers. If every unemployed American found a job tomorrow, we would still have about 4 million open jobs. Temporary workers are essential to supporting the U.S. economy, but these visa programs are riddled with bureaucracy that make them nearly impossible for employers and applicants to navigate. “Labor shortages are having a devastating impact on industries throughout the Central Valley,” said Congressman Valadao. “The HIRE Act cuts some of the red tape surrounding our temporary work visa programs to make it easier for employers to address workforce shortages. Improving our temporary work visa programs will help reform our broken immigration system and ensure employers can fill these essential roles to strengthen our economy.” The HIRE Act:
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