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Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022
3/13/2024, 1:04 PM
Congressional Summary of S 5282
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022
This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers. For example, the bill (1) establishes a certified agricultural worker status; (2) changes the H-2A temporary worker program, including by establishing an electronic platform for handling H-2A petitions; (3) establishes an electronic system patterned on the E-Verify Program for employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization; and (4) requires agricultural employers to use the electronic verification system.
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Current Status of Bill S 5282
Bill S 5282 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2022. Bill S 5282 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2022. Bill S 5282's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5282
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5282
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 5282
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022
Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2022
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
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