Disaster Relief for Farm Workers Act

This bill sets up emergency help for farm workers during disasters. The U.S. Department of Agriculture would give grants to qualified farm worker groups when a disaster is declared, starting in fiscal year 2026 and continuing each year. The money can be used for direct aid to workers, shelter, emergency services, and to help communities prepare for future crises. Funds stay available until they are used. The agency must also promote the program and consult with farm worker groups to make sure help reaches people who need it.

Key points

• Who is affected: Farm workers, including migrant or seasonal workers; and eligible farm worker organizations (farm worker membership groups or certain nonprofits with experience helping farm workers).
• What counts as a disaster: Severe weather like droughts, wildfires, floods, heat waves, freezes, and more; a pandemic; or other events that cause farm workers to lose income or work opportunities.
• When: During any covered disaster, with grants available each year starting in 2026.
• How funds can be used: Direct payments to workers, shelter and other infrastructure, emergency services, and building capacity and resilience in farm worker communities.