GAO Report on H–2A Worker Protections and Enforcement

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that describes, for each State in which H–2A workers are employed, the following: (1) The mechanisms for H–2A workers to report workplace violations, including unsafe working conditions, crimes, unsafe living conditions, and underpayment of wages. (2) How H–2A workers are made aware of such mechanisms. (3) The daily accessibility of such mechanisms. (4) How H–2A workers are educated about their rights. (5) Any barriers H–2A workers face when attempting to use such mechanisms. (6) The processes in place after an H–2A worker reports a workplace violation.