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Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act

USA119th CongressHR-3254| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2025
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (17)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a new program to provide emergency assistance to farm workers impacted by various disasters. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, will award grants to eligible farm worker organizations . These grants are intended to deliver crucial support to farm workers during periods when a covered disaster has been determined. Funds from these grants can be utilized for a range of purposes, including providing direct emergency relief to farm workers, building capacity for future relief efforts, and enhancing community resiliency against future losses. They also support infrastructure, such as shelter, and other essential emergency services. A covered disaster is broadly defined to include adverse weather events like droughts or hurricanes, unexpected health crises such as pandemics, and other conditions that cause farm workers to lose income or be unable to work.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8765
Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act
May 7, 2025
Introduced in House
May 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8765
    Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act


  • May 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act

USA119th CongressHR-3254| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2025
This bill establishes a new program to provide emergency assistance to farm workers impacted by various disasters. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, will award grants to eligible farm worker organizations . These grants are intended to deliver crucial support to farm workers during periods when a covered disaster has been determined. Funds from these grants can be utilized for a range of purposes, including providing direct emergency relief to farm workers, building capacity for future relief efforts, and enhancing community resiliency against future losses. They also support infrastructure, such as shelter, and other essential emergency services. A covered disaster is broadly defined to include adverse weather events like droughts or hurricanes, unexpected health crises such as pandemics, and other conditions that cause farm workers to lose income or be unable to work.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8765
Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act
May 7, 2025
Introduced in House
May 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8765
    Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act


  • May 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (17)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted