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S.J.Res.152

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology.

Introduced·3/26/26

A joint resolution to disapprove a Department of Labor rule on the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology.

Federal SJR152 is a joint resolution introduced by Alex Padilla to disapprove a Department of Labor rule concerning the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for H-2A nonimmigrant workers. The rule, which was published on October 2, 2025, pertains to temporary employment in non-range occupations. If enacted, the resolution would render the rule ineffective.

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History

Mar 26

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.