Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act of 2024
This bill creates a new grant program to provide emergency aid to farmworkers affected by disasters. It authorizes the Agriculture Secretary to fund eligible farmworker organizations (like migrant worker groups or nonprofits with farmworker experience) to deliver direct assistance to migrant or seasonal farmworkers who lose income due to covered disasters - such as wildfires, floods, pandemics, or extreme weather. Organizations can use funds for immediate relief (like cash aid or shelter), building community resilience, or emergency services, with all funds remaining available until spent. The program applies to fiscal years 2024 and beyond, requiring the Secretary to consult with organizations and develop a promotional plan for distributing grants.
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Introduced Jun 13, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Jun 13, 2024
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