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This bill proposes to transfer the administration of the H-2A agricultural worker visa program from the Secretary of Labor to the Secretary of Agriculture. The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers temporarily when there are not enough U.S. workers available to fill seasonal agricultural jobs. Specifically, the bill amends Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to replace all references to the "Secretary of Labor" with "Secretary of Agriculture" and replace references to the "Attorney General" with "Secretary of Homeland Security". The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, during which time the Secretary of Labor must transfer all necessary personnel, funding, and materials to the Department of Agriculture to ensure a smooth transition of program administration. This transfer aims to consolidate agricultural workforce management under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, potentially streamlining the process for farmers seeking temporary foreign agricultural workers.

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