HR 17474 · 93th Congress ·

Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments

Introduced 1974-11-20· Sponsored by Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15]· 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: Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 93-1493.(1974-11-25)

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 to include farm labor contractors engaged in intrastate, as well as interstate commerce. Provides that the amount of insurance coverage required of a farm labor contractor who engages in the transportation of migrant workers shall be similar to that provided under the Interstate Commerce Act to persons or property damaged by an applicant's vehicle. 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 farm laborers under this Act to refrain from recruiting persons he knows or should know to be in violation of the immigration laws of the United States. Prohibits such recruitment for employment which is the subject of a strike or slowdown. Gives the Secretary of Agriculture the power to suspend the registration of farm labor contractors upon evidence of possible violations of this Act. Increases the criminal penalties for violations of this Act to not more than a $10,000 fine, imprisonment for three years, or both. Provides a civil penalty o…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican