legislation: 117-s-5282

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117-s-5282 117 s 5282 Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022 Immigration 2022-12-15 2022-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] CO D B001267 0 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. 2023-09-18T11:45:13Z  

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