New Federal Office for Farm and Food Workers
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is the next group to review this bill. It has not moved since August 6, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.
While the bill has support from several high-profile Democrats, it currently lacks Republican cosponsors, which makes it difficult to pass in a divided Senate.
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Small farm operators who employ farmworkers may see clearer USDA communication and technical assistance through the new office, but they gain no new subsidies or regulatory relief directly, and the office's core focus is on workers rather than employers.
“communicating to employers of farm and food system workers, and publicizing on the website of the Department, information about Federal programs for which the employees of those employers may be eligible”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)
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Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act
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