Thread: Nearly 50 House Republicans Push Bill That Grants “DE FACTO AMNESTY”

Nearly 50 House Republicans Push Bill That Grants “DE FACTO AMNESTY” to Illegal Alien Farm Workers Present in the U.S. as of May 31, 2026

by Jim Hᴏft Jul. 20, 2026 4:40 p

The Gateway Pundit


Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson introduces a bill that would effectively grant de facto amnesty to tens of thousands of illegal alien farm workers currently residing in the United States. A group of nearly 50 House Republicans is pushing legislation that would grant de facto amnesty to illegal alien farm workers who were unlawfully present in the United States as of May 31, 2026.

A de facto amnesty means people who broke the law are effectively allowed to stay or avoid punishment, even though the government has not officially declared an amnesty.


Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced H.R. 9535, the “Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026,” on June 30.

There are 53 total cosponsors: 49 Republicans and 4 Democrats, and it is currently sitting in the House Judiciary Committee.


Democrat Cosponsors (4)

• Donald G. Davis (NC-1)
• Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)
• Maggie Goodlander (NH-2)
• Josh Riley (NY-19)

Republican Cosponsors (49)

• Rick W. Allen (GA-12)
• Don Bacon (NE-2)
• James R. Baird (IN-4)
• Cliff Bentz (OR-2)
• Mike Bost (IL-12)
• Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)
• Troy Downing (MT-2)
• Chuck Edwards (NC-11)
• Gabe Evans (CO-
• Julie Fedorchak (ND-At Large)
• Randy Feenstra (IA-4)
• Brad Finstad (MN-1)
• Michelle Fischbach (MN-7)
• Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann (TN-3)
• Mike Flood (NE-1)
• Brett Guthrie (KY-2)
• Bill Huizenga (MI-4)
• Brian Jack (GA-3)
• Mike Kelly (PA-16)
• Trent Kelly (MS-1)
• David Kustoff (TN-
• Darin LaHood (IL-16)
• Nicholas A. Langworthy (NY-23)
• Laurel M. Lee (FL-15)
• Celeste Maloy (UT-2)
• Michael T. McCaul (TX-10)
• Mark B. Messmer (IN-
• Daniel Meuser (PA-9)
• Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1)
• John R. Moolenaar (MI-2)
• Tim Moore (NC-14) REMOVED HIS NAME FROM THE BILL
• Dan Newhouse (WA-4)
• Mike D. Rogers (AL-3)
• David Rouzer (NC-7)
• Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27)
• Austin Scott (GA-
• Pete Sessions (TX-17)
• Michael K. Simpson (ID-2)
• Lloyd Smucker (PA-11)
• David J. Taylor (OH-2)
• Claudia Tenney (NY-24)
• David G. Valadao (CA-22)
• Jefferson Van Drew (NJ-2)
• Derrick Van Orden (WI-3)
• Joe Wilson (SC-2)
• Robert J. Wittman (VA-1)
• Ryan K. Zinke (MT-1)

The most controversial section would allow illegal aliens already living in the United States to obtain H-2A agricultural worker status by waiving multiple grounds of inadmissibility and deportability.
Specifically, the bill provides waivers for certain immigration violations committed before an alien receives H-2A status, provided they otherwise qualify.


To qualify, an applicant must have either voluntarily departed the United States or have been unlawfully present in the country on May 31, 2026, while having performed agricultural labor for at least 5.75 hours per day during at least 180 days over the previous two years.


This amounts to a legalization program for illegal alien farm workers already inside the country.
The legislation also protects employers from certain civil and criminal liability related to previously employing unauthorized workers if those workers apply for H-2A status under the bill.
Employment records submitted to establish eligibility generally could not be used against employers in enforcement actions for prior unlawful employment, except in cases involving fraudulent records.


Beyond the legalization provisions, the legislation would significantly overhaul the H-2A agricultural guest worker program.
Among its provisions, the bill would:

• Allow labor certifications lasting up to three consecutive years.
• Permit staggered entry and exit dates for H-2A workers.
• Allow H-2A workers to transfer to another qualifying agricultural employer before final approval of a new petition.
• Create a streamlined online platform for processing H-2A applications across multiple federal agencies.

All amendments made by the bill would take effect one year after the date of enactment. The legislation also authorizes federal agencies to issue interim final rules during that one-year implementation period to prepare for the changes.



The proposal is expected to divide Republicans, particularly as President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to carry out the largest deportation operation in American history and reject any form of amnesty for illegal aliens.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/202...asbU9ePxhXMiTg

Thought Republicans were against amnesty ...

Bill H.R. 9535

U.S. House of Representatives = 218 Republicans, 212 Democrats & 1 Independent

If 49 Republicans vote as RINOs with the Democrats, it looks like this:

169 Vote No
261 Vote Yes

Don't know how the 1 Independent vote will go ...

Matt Morse reports on the new Agjobs Amnesty bill H.R. 9535

Morse feels assured President Trump will shut this bill down, but I don't feel so confident about that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWoJUo5hpNs

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That wasn't just an amnesty push that was a coup de grâce


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Amnesty RED ALERT: Stop Illegal Alien Amnesty Bill H.R. 9535

Accommodates illegals & employers

For National Release : July 23, 2026

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ALIPAC is a national organization specializing in stopping illegal immigrant Amnesty bills in DC since 2004 that is issuing an Amnesty RED ALERT warning today against Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson's (R-PA) HR 9535 “Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026,” because the bill would waive current penalties of law for hundreds of thousands of illegal alien farm workers and their employers.

Rep. GT Thompson serves as the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.

Current US laws state that illegals are to be deported, and employers of illegals are to be fined or jailed.

Rep. Thompson's HR 9535 would change America's existing immigration laws, accommodating these lawbreakers to give hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants H-2A agricultural worker status and visas by waiving multiple grounds of inadmissibility and deportability and forgetting and forgiving the farms that employed illegals.

https://www.alipac.us/f8/alipac-move...9535-a-440484/

Illegal immigrants should never come before American citizens. Last week, I went to the Senate floor to block a bill that would have allowed previously deported illegal immigrants to return to the United States and become permanent residents—and then citizens. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are finally admitting their goal: to make temporary visas permanent and hand out mass amnesty. The American people have made their voices clear on this issue: temporary means temporary and our nation’s laws should serve American citizens, not illegal immigrants. I will continue to stand up for Americans. Watch my full speech HERE.

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