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NewsCalifornia Ag NetworkJuly 2, 2026United States

Dairy Industry Groups Support Proposed H-2A Visa Reform Bill

The Internationalist Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation have announced their support for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. The proposed legislation aims to update the federal H-2A temporary agricultural worker program.

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Why It Matters

The proposed bill would change the regulatory framework for hiring temporary foreign agricultural workers, which directly impacts labor availability and operational costs for dairy and agricultural employers.

Key Facts

  • The Internationalist Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation have publicly endorsed the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act.
  • The legislation is intended to modernize the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program.
  • Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, characterized the bill as a significant reform to the agricultural workforce system.

Who's Mentioned

organizationInternationalist Dairy Foods Association“Industry trade association supporting the bill.”personGregg Doud“President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.”organizationCalifornia Ag Network“The publication source of the article.”organizationNational Milk Producers Federation“Industry trade association supporting the bill.”