Search Results: keywords:"farmworkers"

  • S. RES. 143 — Supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:365

    S. RES. 143 proposes the establishment of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to promote mental health awareness and reduce the stigma related to mental illness within the agricultural sector. The resolution highlights the high suicide rates among...

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    S. RES. 143 wants to make May 29, 2025, a special day to help people understand that farmers and farm workers sometimes feel really sad and need help too. It encourages everyone to be kind and supportive so these workers know they are not alone and can get help when they need it.

  • S. 4071 — To establish an Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives within the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,466

    The bill, S. 4071, proposes the creation of an Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives within the Department of Agriculture. This office aims to improve involvement and services for border colonias communities, farmworkers, and their families by enhancing collaboration with related...

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    The bill wants to create a new office to help people who live in small communities near the border and farm workers, giving them better services, especially during emergencies. The office will get $2,500,000 every year for six years to do this work.

  • H. RES. 271 — Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:189

    H. RES. 271 honors the life and contributions of César Estrada Chávez, who was a prominent civil rights activist and labor leader. The resolution highlights Chávez’s early life, his efforts to organize farmworkers for better working conditions, and his dedication to nonviolence. It also...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is a special message from the government saying "thank you" to César Chávez for helping farm workers get fair treatment, and it reminds people to celebrate his work by helping others, being part of their communities, and remembering his words, "Yes, we can!"

  • S. 4545 — To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:844

    S. 4545, titled the “Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide emergency assistance to farmworkers during disasters. The bill defines what counts as a "covered disaster," including events...

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    S. 4545 is a bill that wants to help farmworkers when bad things like fires or sickness happen, which make them lose their jobs or money. It plans to give money to groups that can help farmworkers by giving them support and important services during such tough times.