HR 8327 · 116th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Farm and Agricultural Worker Safety Education Act

Introduced 2020-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. Hagedorn, Jim [R-MN-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.(2020-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Farm and Agricultural Worker Safety Education Act This bill expands the Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to authorize USDA to provide grants for the dissemination to farm, agricultural workers, and others in the agricultural supply chain of information and training concerning best practices, relevant health and safety guidance, guidelines, requirements, or information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the bill provides additional prioritization flexibility through FY2025 for USDA to combat substance use disorder in rural America.…

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Cosponsors (6)

1 Democrat5 Republicans