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April 12, 2026
Rep. Andy Harris Advocates for Expanded Guest-Worker Program
- Rep. Andy Harris successfully lobbied for an increase in H-2B visas to 65,000 this year, crucial for Maryland's seafood industry.
- Harris is working on the DIGNIDAD Act, a bipartisan immigration bill aimed at expanding labor opportunities while addressing undocumented workers.
- Despite his efforts, Harris faces backlash from anti-immigration factions within the Republican Party, questioning his alignment with Trump's policies.
2 Sources
- The MAGA loyalist working to grow the foreign guest-worker programApr 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Politico
- MAGA lawmaker responds to report accusing him of flooding his state with foreign workersApr 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM · Independent