S 4071 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives Establishment Act of 2024

This bill creates a new Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives within the USDA to improve access to federal programs for border colonias communities, farmworkers, and their families. The office will coordinate with other agencies (like HUD, HHS, and FEMA) on housing, health, education, and infrastructure, and set measurable goals to increase participation in USDA programs. It establishes a Colonias Coordinator position and a federal coordinating committee with representatives from multiple agencies to share best practices and address barriers. The bill authorizes $2.5 million annually for the office from 2024 through 2029.
Sub-Topics: Border Security
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Introduced Mar 22, 2024 Last action Mar 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 22, 2024
Senate · Introduced
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