U.S. Farmworker Protection Act
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (9)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Greg Casar (D-TX-35)Original· 2026-02-12
- Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4)Original· 2026-02-12
- Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20)Original· 2026-02-12
- Judy Chu (D-CA-28)Original· 2026-02-12
- Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12)Original· 2026-02-12
- Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37)Original· 2026-02-12
- Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11)Original· 2026-02-12
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)Original· 2026-02-12
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-02-12
Plain-English Summary
This bill would establish new labor protections and legal status options for farmworkers in the United States, likely including provisions related to immigration, wages, and working conditions. The legislation aims to address the situation of agricultural workers, many of whom are immigrants, by potentially creating pathways to legal residency or citizenship while strengthening workplace safety and fair pay standards. Farmworkers, agricultural employers, and immigration advocates would be directly affected by these changes.
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Subjects
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