Voice for Farm Workers Act

United States119th CongressS-5301Senate
Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Summary

This bill, known as the "Voice for Farm Workers Act," reauthorizes the Farmworker Coordinator position within the Department of Agriculture, extending its authorization until 2031 and allowing for necessary staffing. It significantly expands the coordinator's duties to include assessing the effectiveness of Department outreach programs and developing a plan to coordinate services for farmworkers. The legislation mandates collaboration with various USDA agencies on policy decisions, communicating federal program information to employers, and identifying research priorities to strengthen workforce stability and agricultural productivity. Additionally, the coordinator will evaluate programs and measure their outcomes on farmworkers, recommending new initiatives to the Secretary.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)

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