S-5282 : Still Just a Bill

Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022

This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers. For example, the bill (1) establishes a certified agricultural worker status; (2) changes the H-2A temporary worker program, including by establishing an electronic platform for handling H-2A petitions; (3) establishes an electronic system patterned on the E-Verify Program for employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization; and (4) requires agricultural employers to use the electronic verification system.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-12-15IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2022-12-15IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Michael F. Bennet [D] (CO)
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