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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1924

Bill 118 hr 1924, also known as the "Limitation on Funds for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs Act," aims to restrict the availability of funds for the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration's Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to impose a cap on the amount of money that can be allocated to these programs, potentially impacting the services and resources available to migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

If passed, this legislation could have significant implications for the agricultural workforce, as migrant and seasonal farmworkers play a crucial role in the production of food and crops across the United States. Supporters of the bill argue that limiting funds for these programs is necessary to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability within the Department of Labor.

Opponents, on the other hand, may argue that reducing funding for migrant and seasonal farmworker programs could harm vulnerable workers who rely on these services for employment opportunities, training, and support. They may also argue that cutting funds for these programs could have negative consequences for the agricultural industry as a whole. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1924 raises important questions about the balance between fiscal responsibility and supporting essential workers in the agricultural sector. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this legislation on migrant and seasonal farmworkers and the agricultural industry as a whole before making a decision on its passage.

Congressional Summary of HR 1924

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Employment and Training Administration's Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 1924

Bill HR 1924 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1924 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 1924's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1924

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1924

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1924

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs for fiscal year 2024.

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