This bill creates a federal emergency assistance program for farmworkers affected by disasters, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program provides grants to farmworker organizations to distribute emergency relief to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers who have lost income or been unable to work due to covered disasters, which include adverse weather events like droughts, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, as well as unexpected health crises like pandemics. Eligible organizations include farmworker membership groups and nonprofit organizations with experience supporting farmworkers. The grants can be used for direct financial assistance, building community resilience, providing shelter, and delivering emergency services in response to disasters. The bill authorizes funding for fiscal year 2024 and beyond, with funds remaining available until spent, and requires the Agriculture Department to develop a promotional plan and consult with farmworker organizations when distributing assistance.
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