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A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
8Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Establishes the Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce within the Department of Agriculture. This office will focus on issues related to the workforce in farming and food systems.

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Sponsored By

Alex Padilla
Democrat · California · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA)
  2. Committee on Agriculture
  3. Aug 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The bill affects farmers, food producers, and agricultural workers by potentially improving support and resources for their workforce needs. It may also impact the Department of Agriculture's operations and priorities.

Cosponsors (8)

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