Agricultural Worker Justice Act

3/13/2024, 6:42 AM

Summary of Bill S 2601

The Agricultural Worker Justice Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2601, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide protections and rights for agricultural workers in the United States.

Some key provisions of the Agricultural Worker Justice Act include:

1. Providing agricultural workers with the right to organize and collectively bargain for better wages, working conditions, and benefits. 2. Ensuring that agricultural workers have access to safe and sanitary housing while they are employed on farms. 3. Establishing a process for agricultural workers to report violations of labor laws and seek recourse for any mistreatment or exploitation they may experience. 4. Implementing measures to prevent wage theft and ensure that agricultural workers are paid fairly for their labor. 5. Expanding access to healthcare and other benefits for agricultural workers and their families. Overall, the Agricultural Worker Justice Act aims to improve the working conditions and rights of agricultural workers in the United States. It seeks to address issues such as low wages, lack of access to healthcare, and unsafe working conditions that many agricultural workers face. By providing these protections and rights, the bill aims to create a more just and equitable system for agricultural workers in the US.

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Current Status of Bill S 2601

Bill S 2601 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2601 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2601's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2601

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2601

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2601

Agricultural Worker Justice ActAgricultural Worker Justice ActA bill to provide for the protection of agricultural workers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2601

R
Peter Welch
Vermont(Democrat)
R
Ron Wyden
Oregon(Democrat)
R
John Fetterman
Pennsylvania(Democrat)
R
Cory A. Booker
New Jersey(Democrat)

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