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.
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.