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Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5282| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022 This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers. For example, the bill (1) establishes a certified agricultural worker status; (2) changes the H-2A temporary worker program, including by establishing an electronic platform for handling H-2A petitions; (3) establishes an electronic system patterned on the E-Verify Program for employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization; and (4) requires agricultural employers to use the electronic verification system.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1603: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5282| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022 This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers. For example, the bill (1) establishes a certified agricultural worker status; (2) changes the H-2A temporary worker program, including by establishing an electronic platform for handling H-2A petitions; (3) establishes an electronic system patterned on the E-Verify Program for employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization; and (4) requires agricultural employers to use the electronic verification system.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Finance Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1603: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted