HR 13342 · 93th Congress ·

Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments

Introduced 1974-03-07· Sponsored by Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 93-380.(1974-10-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments - Extends the coverage of the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act. Increases the amount of insurance coverage required of a farm labor contractor who engages in the transportation of migrant workers. Provides sanctions for failure or refusal of a farm labor contractor, when acting in that capacity, to present his certificate of registration. Requires one engaging the services of a farm labor contractor to first observe such certificate. Gives the Secretary of Agriculture the power to subpoena testimony and evidence with respect to investigations of possible violations of this Act. Increases penalties for violations of this Act to not more than $1,000, imprisonment for six months, or both. Provides a course of legal action and penalties for discrimination against any farm worker who has, with just cause, filed any complaint or instituted any proceeding under or related to this Act. Provides for civil actions by private parties under this Act. Provides that any person aggrieved by the violation of any provision of this Act may file suit in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties without respect to…

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Cosponsors (12)

6 Democrats6 Republicans