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Introduced
06/13/2024
06/13/2024
In Committee
06/13/2024
06/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide emergency assistance to farmworkers affected by covered disasters, which include adverse weather events, unexpected health crises, and other conditions that cause farmworkers to lose income or be unable to work. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to eligible farmworker organizations to provide emergency relief, build capacity and resilience in farmworker communities, and offer emergency services in response to covered disasters. The funds provided under the bill are available until expended, and the Secretary is required to develop and carry out a promotional plan for the grant program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 06/13/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4545/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4545/BILLS-118s4545is.pdf |
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