AHLA Statement in Support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act

AHLA | June 1, 2023

WASHINGTON (June 1, 2023) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today in support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R.3734), which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Lloyd Smucker. “The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act is an important bill that would help improve one of the most challenging labor markets we’ve seen in decades,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “By creating a new, H-2C nonimmigrant visa classification as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the bill would connect employers wi...