Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H–2A Modernization Act

This bill modernizes the H-2A visa program for temporary agricultural workers. It directly affects U.S. agricultural employers seeking to hire foreign workers by simplifying paperwork, expanding eligible job types (including landscaping, forestry, and specific farming roles), and allowing multiple employers to jointly apply for visas. Key provisions include requiring electronic filing of petitions with error alerts, creating a "safe harbor" for employers using third-party preparers, freezing wage rates at 2023 levels for three years, and enabling single petitions for staggered work periods. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining compliance requirements for employers.