Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026
Food and Grocery Worker Disaster Relief Grants
This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
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Key Points
- This bill creates a new grant program run by the Department of Agriculture. It aims to help people who work on farms, in meat processing plants, and at grocery stores when a natural disaster or other emergency happens.
- Labor unions and groups that represent these workers can apply for the money. They would then use the funds to give direct payments to workers to help them stay financially stable during or after a crisis.
- Congress would set aside $50 million for this program. The money would stay available until it is all used up, rather than expiring at the end of a single year.
- This plan is meant to keep the food supply chain steady. By helping workers during emergencies, the government hopes to prevent labor shortages that could lead to empty shelves or higher food prices for everyone.
- The Department of Agriculture must study how well the program works and report back to Congress within four years. This will help lawmakers see if the money actually helped workers and if the program should be expanded.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026
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