HR 1421 · 93th Congress ·

A bill to prohibit the payment of subsidies and similar benefits to producers in States which have failed to enact adequate farm labor laws.

Introduced 1973-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Talcott, Burt L. [R-CA-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1973-01-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the payment of any farm subsidy to agricultural producers in any State if the Secretary of Agriculture determines after hearings that the State is not enforcing adequate farm labor laws. Requires enforcement of the following regulations by a State to be eligible for farm benefits: (1) regulation of farm labor housing; (2) regulation of farm labor contractors and crew leaders, including licensing and prompt wage payment; (3) regulation of transportation of migrant workers; (4) uniform minimum wages of farm laborers; (5) uniform minimum wages; (6) regulation of wage payment procedures; (7) workmen's compensation; (8) temporary disability insurance; (9) unemployment insurance; and (10) regulation of field sanitation facilities.…

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