Republicans and Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee are working together to increase the number of H-2B foreign visa workers allowed in the U.S. for blue-collar jobs, despite concerns about abuse and exploitation in the program. The move comes as data shows most job growth under President Biden has gone to migrants rather than native-born Americans.
Key Points
Bipartisan effort to increase H-2B visa worker numbers
Concerns raised about labor trafficking and exploitation in the program
Data shows most job growth under President Biden has gone to migrants
Pros
Helps meet labor demands in industries like construction and landscaping
Supports businesses in filling job vacancies
Cons
Program is often used as a low-wage scheme by businesses
Reports of abuse and exploitation of H-2B visa workers