Voice for Farm Workers Act
The Voice for Farm Workers Act expands the role of the Farmworker Coordinator within the Department of Agriculture to better support agricultural employees and rural communities. The bill authorizes the Coordinator to hire necessary staff and extend their term of service through 2031. Key provisions require the Coordinator to assess the effectiveness of federal outreach programs, coordinate services across various USDA agencies, and publicize information about available benefits for farmworkers. Additionally, the legislation directs the Coordinator to identify research priorities focused on workforce stability and economic resilience while recommending new initiatives to the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Aug 2026
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Introduced Aug 6, 2026
Last action Aug 6, 2026
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Aug 6, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)
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Aug 6, 2026
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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