On the recordMarch 27, 2023
What I am happy to do is work with the Members of this Committee and others to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (117th Congress--H.R. 1603), which could have solved this problem, Congressman.
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congress.govWhat I am happy to do is work with the Members of this Committee and others to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (117th Congress--H.R. 1603), which could have solved this problem, Congressman.
Vilsack emphasizes the need for bipartisan support to address agricultural labor issues.
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