Many current farmworkers without legal status could apply for legal work status. Some could later apply for green cards. Farms would also have to use a new electronic system to check new hires.
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Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects farmworkers who lack legal status, their families, and the farms that hire them. It also affects H-2A guest workers, U.S. farmworkers, growers, housing providers, labor recruiters, and federal agencies. Workers could gain legal work papers or, in some cases, permanent residence. Employers would face new hiring checks, records duties, wage rules, housing rules, and recruiting rules.
Why this matters: Farm work depends on many workers who may not have legal status today, and this bill would change that for many of them. It could give workers more stability and help farms keep experienced workers. It could also raise costs and paperwork for employers. The bill also changes guest worker rules and hiring checks, so it could affect wages, housing, job safety, and how farms hire people.
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Officially: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2023
Many current farmworkers without legal status could apply for legal work status. Some could later apply for green cards. Farms would also have to use a new electronic system to check new hires.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR4319. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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House Floor Vote
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2023, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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