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S. 5282

Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022

Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022

This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers. For example, the bill (1) establishes a certified agricultural worker status; (2) changes the H-2A temporary worker program, including by establishing an electronic platform for handling H-2A petitions; (3) establishes an electronic system patterned on the E-Verify Program for employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization; and (4) requires agricultural employers to use the electronic verification system.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO](D-CO)Sponsor
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022 — Informed