The Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act amends existing farm policy to establish a new federal grant program providing emergency assistance to farm workers affected by disasters. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute grants to eligible farm worker organizations when the Secretary declares a "covered disaster"—including adverse weather events like droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, as well as unexpected health crises like pandemics. The grants can be used for direct financial relief, building community resilience, providing shelter and infrastructure support, and delivering emergency services to affected workers. The bill defines eligible recipients as farm worker membership organizations and nonprofit groups with experience serving migrant and seasonal workers, and it requires the USDA to promote the program and consult with these organizations throughout implementation.
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