Bills · HR 7938
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7938Agriculture and Food
Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 16· LAST ACTION APR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide a dedicated financial lifeline for critical workers in our food supply chain during unforeseen crises. Farmworkers, meat processing workers, and grocery workers often face economic instability and may lack robust support systems when natural disasters or other emergencies strike, potentially disrupting their income and ability to provide for their families. Currently, specific federal aid tailored to their unique vulnerabilities in such scenarios may be limited or fragmented.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a clear mechanism for these essential workers to receive timely financial assistance through their representative organizations, helping them recover and maintain stability during difficult times. If it does not become law, these workers would continue to rely on existing, potentially less targeted, disaster relief programs or their own limited resources, which could prolong financial hardship and impact the stability of the food production and distribution system.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program within the Department of Agriculture to provide funds for stabilization payments.
This creates a new, dedicated federal mechanism to support essential food sector workers during disasters.
PROVISION 02
Defines eligible entities as membership organizations or labor unions representing farmworkers, meat processing workers, or grocery workers.
This specifies who can apply for and administer the grant funds, ensuring they go through organizations directly connected to the affected workers.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that grants are for 'stabilization payments' in the case of a natural disaster or other disaster.
This clearly outlines the purpose of the funds: to provide financial relief to workers impacted by emergencies.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report within 4 years on the program's outcomes and impacts.
This ensures transparency and accountability, allowing for evaluation of the program's effectiveness.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $50,000,000 for the program, to remain available until expended.
This sets the potential funding level for the program, indicating the scale of financial support it could provide.
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BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7938
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 16, 2026
Last actionApr 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 16, 2026
House BillHR 7938Agriculture and Food
Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 16, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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