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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States".

5/25/2024, 4:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 134

Bill 118 hjres 134, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States'", is a piece of legislation that aims to overturn a rule proposed by the Department of Labor.

The rule in question seeks to enhance protections for workers in temporary agricultural employment in the United States. It is designed to improve working conditions, safety standards, and overall well-being for these workers. However, some members of Congress believe that the rule may have unintended consequences or may not be necessary at this time.

The bill proposes to disapprove of the Department of Labor's rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. This means that if the bill is passed, the rule will not go into effect and the Department of Labor will have to reconsider its approach to improving protections for temporary agricultural workers. It is important to note that this bill is currently being debated in Congress and has not yet been passed into law. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent potential negative impacts on the agricultural industry, while opponents believe that the rule is crucial for protecting the rights and well-being of temporary agricultural workers.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 134

Bill HJRES 134 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2024. Bill HJRES 134 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 1, 2024.  Bill HJRES 134's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 134

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
28
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 134

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 134

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States".

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