Bill 118 hr 4845, also known as the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of food insecurity among workers who are on strike. The bill recognizes that workers who are on strike may face financial hardship and struggle to afford basic necessities, including food.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a temporary assistance program to provide food assistance to striking workers and their families. This program would be administered by the Department of Agriculture and would provide vouchers or other forms of assistance to help ensure that striking workers have access to nutritious food during the duration of the strike.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that striking workers are not disqualified from receiving other forms of public assistance, such as SNAP benefits, due to their participation in a strike. This is intended to prevent further financial hardship for workers who are already facing economic challenges.
Overall, the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023 seeks to support workers who are on strike by providing them with the necessary resources to ensure that they and their families have access to food during a difficult time. The bill aims to address the issue of food insecurity among striking workers and help alleviate some of the financial burdens they may face.