Bills · S 4101
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4101Agriculture and Food
Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 16· LAST ACTION MAR 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the financial vulnerability of essential workers in the food supply chain, particularly during crises. Events like severe weather or public health emergencies can significantly disrupt these workers' ability to earn a living, impacting their families and the broader economy. If this bill passes, it would create a dedicated mechanism to provide quick financial relief directly to these workers when disasters strike, potentially preventing widespread hardship and helping them recover faster.
Without such a program, these workers might face prolonged income loss, leading to greater economic instability for them and their communities. This bill aims to ensure that those who keep our grocery shelves stocked and our food system running are supported during times of crisis, promoting a more resilient workforce and a more stable food supply for all. It establishes a safety net for a group of workers who often lack robust protections.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a grant program for specific food workers.
This establishes a new federal program aimed at directly supporting essential workers in the food sector during times of crisis.
PROVISION 02
Funding is provided to eligible entities, such as unions or membership organizations, representing farmworkers, meat processing workers, or grocery workers.
It defines who can receive the funds and ensures the money is channeled through established worker representation groups.
PROVISION 03
The grants are for stabilization payments to workers in the event of a natural disaster or other disaster.
This specifies the purpose of the funds: to provide financial relief and stability to workers impacted by unexpected crises.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary of Agriculture must submit a report within four years detailing the program's outcomes and impacts.
This provision ensures accountability and provides Congress with information to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
PROVISION 05
The bill authorizes $50,000,000 for the program, to remain available until expended.
This allocates a specific amount of money to fund the grant program, indicating the financial commitment to this initiative.
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D· New Mexico
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 16
Introduced in Senate
MAR 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4101
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 16, 2026
Last actionMar 16, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 16, 2026
Senate BillS 4101Agriculture and Food
Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 16, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 16, 2026
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READING
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