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S.4042: FARM Laborers Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced June 23, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 23, 2020
Bill Summary
Frontline At-Risk Manual Laborers Protection Act or the FARM Laborers Protection Act This bill requires agricultural employers that receive federal agricultural-specific funding related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to provide employees with emergency paid sick leave and specified premium pay through 90 days after the date on which the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. Specifically, during such period, such agricultural...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 23, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |