Senate Bill 5282
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5282
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
December 15, 2022
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12/15/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
12/15/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 18, 2023 11:45:13 AM