Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Referred to one or more standing committees for review, hearings, and possible markup.
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The committee may hold hearings, amend the bill, or let it die without action.
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Bill aims to protect small farms from labor laws and regulations.
The problem
Small family farms report difficulty complying with federal labor regulations designed for larger agricultural operations, affecting their competitiveness and profitability.
The proposal
Creates exemptions or modified requirements for farms below certain size thresholds regarding labor standards, wages, or workplace safety rules.
The impact
Small farm owners gain regulatory relief; farm workers may face reduced protections; agricultural labor practices could change based on farm size classifications.
Smaller family farms often struggle with compliance costs for regulations designed for large operations. Exemptions could reduce paperwork and administrative expenses, allowing farmers to focus resources on production and staying competitive.
Family farms are economic anchors in rural areas. Reduced regulatory burden may help keep small farms viable, preserving rural jobs and community stability.
Tailored regulations acknowledging farm size differences allows local farming practices to adapt to regional conditions and farm types more effectively.
Labor exemptions could expose farm workers to lower wages, fewer safety standards, or reduced benefits. Workers on exempt farms may have fewer legal protections than those on larger operations.
Exemptions create opportunities for wage theft or unsafe working conditions to go unaddressed. Workers on small farms may lack recourse for violations without oversight mechanisms.
Different rules based on farm size could create inconsistent protections across the agricultural sector, potentially disadvantaging workers on smaller operations compared to larger employers.
Cost advantages from labor exemptions could unfairly undercut larger farms following full regulations, distorting competition based on compliance rather than efficiency or quality.
Generated by AI from the bill text. Not a prediction and not legal or policy advice. The percentage is the model's own rating of each item — self-reported, and not a measure of how accurate it is.
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Senate LDA lobbying disclosures
NEW YORK FARM BUREAU INC
via NEW YORK FARM BUREAU, INC.
H.R. 240 - Protect Local Farms Act; OSHA-2021-0009 - Heat Injury Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.
Q1 2025 total
all issues
MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
via MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expanding visa programs including H2-A H.R. 240 - Protect Local Farms Act, preempt states from lowering overtime pay below 60 hours for foreign labor programs AEWR freeze
Q1 2025 total
all issues
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