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A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes.
6/14/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4545
Bill 118 s 4545, also known as the Emergency Farmworker Assistance Act, aims to make changes to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 in order to provide emergency assistance to farmworkers. The bill addresses the challenges faced by farmworkers, who play a crucial role in the agricultural industry but often struggle with low wages, lack of access to healthcare, and other hardships.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for emergency assistance programs that support farmworkers in times of crisis, such as natural disasters or economic downturns. This funding would help provide essential resources like food, shelter, and medical care to farmworkers and their families during difficult times.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve working conditions for farmworkers by implementing measures to ensure fair wages, safe working environments, and access to healthcare. It also aims to address issues of food insecurity among farmworkers by expanding access to nutritious food options and supporting community food programs. Overall, the Emergency Farmworker Assistance Act is designed to provide much-needed support to farmworkers who face unique challenges in their line of work. By addressing issues of emergency assistance, working conditions, and food insecurity, the bill aims to improve the lives of farmworkers and their families across the United States.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for emergency assistance programs that support farmworkers in times of crisis, such as natural disasters or economic downturns. This funding would help provide essential resources like food, shelter, and medical care to farmworkers and their families during difficult times.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve working conditions for farmworkers by implementing measures to ensure fair wages, safe working environments, and access to healthcare. It also aims to address issues of food insecurity among farmworkers by expanding access to nutritious food options and supporting community food programs. Overall, the Emergency Farmworker Assistance Act is designed to provide much-needed support to farmworkers who face unique challenges in their line of work. By addressing issues of emergency assistance, working conditions, and food insecurity, the bill aims to improve the lives of farmworkers and their families across the United States.
Current Status of Bill S 4545
Bill S 4545 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2024. Bill S 4545 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2024. Bill S 4545's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 13, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4545
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4545
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4545
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4545
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