[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 587 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 587

Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through 
       March 31, 2024, as ``National Farmworker Awareness Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 13, 2023

 Ms. Lofgren submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                      the Committee on Agriculture

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through 
       March 31, 2024, as ``National Farmworker Awareness Week''.

Whereas farmworkers are essential workers;
Whereas farmworkers provide invaluable and needed goods and services;
Whereas farmworkers are important and valued members of communities across the 
        country;
Whereas farm work is often highly skilled, including operating complex 
        machinery;
Whereas the Department of Agriculture estimates that agricultural and food 
        employment accounts for 10 percent of employment in the United States;
Whereas farmworkers are at an increased risk of experiencing unsafe working 
        conditions, including exposure to pesticides and extreme weather 
        conditions, especially high heat;
Whereas farmworkers often have to wear long sleeves to protect themselves from 
        pesticides, even during high heat;
Whereas the rate of illness and injury among agricultural employees is 37 times 
        higher than the rate for nonagricultural workers;
Whereas farmworkers do not enjoy many labor protections enjoyed by other 
        workers;
Whereas natural disasters often prevent farmworkers from receiving income for 
        weeks or months;
Whereas, despite the above challenges, farmworkers have ensured a reliable food 
        supply for the country, including during the COVID-19 pandemic;
Whereas a week of appreciation will help younger generations learn where their 
        food comes from;
Whereas the Department of Labor and the Environmental Protection Agency have 
        celebrated farmworkers during ``National Farmworker Awareness Week'';
Whereas ``National Farmworker Awareness Week'' recognizes the contributions of 
        farmworkers who work in fields, packing, sorting, processing, and other 
        related activities and the issues they face; and
Whereas the week of March 25 through March 31 is generally recognized as 
        ``National Farmworker Awareness Week'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Farmworker 
        Awareness Week'';
            (2) recognizes the challenging conditions in which 
        farmworkers work; and
            (3) commends the significant contributions of farmworkers 
        to our country.
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