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Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7938| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a new grant program aimed at stabilizing grocery, farm, and food workers. The program will provide funding to eligible entities , defined as membership organizations or labor unions representing these worker groups. These grants are specifically intended for making stabilization payments to workers impacted by natural or other disasters, as determined by the Secretary. The legislation authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 to fund this critical initiative, with funds remaining available until expended. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a comprehensive report within four years of enactment, detailing the program's outcomes and evaluating its overall impact on the targeted workforce.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4101: Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026

Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7938| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a new grant program aimed at stabilizing grocery, farm, and food workers. The program will provide funding to eligible entities , defined as membership organizations or labor unions representing these worker groups. These grants are specifically intended for making stabilization payments to workers impacted by natural or other disasters, as determined by the Secretary. The legislation authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 to fund this critical initiative, with funds remaining available until expended. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a comprehensive report within four years of enactment, detailing the program's outcomes and evaluating its overall impact on the targeted workforce.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4101: Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted