House Passes Citizenship Bill For Farmworkers

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, passed by the US House with bipartisan support, aims to provide a citizenship pathway for undocumented farmworkers and reform visa categories. It allows workers and their families to apply for renewable five-year visas if they have worked 180 days in the past two years, potentially leading to permanent residency. The bill is seen as beneficial for employers and job seekers in the agriculture sector, where undocumented immigrants constitute 15% of the workforce. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

What is the main goal of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act?

• To reduce the number of farmworkers

• To increase taxes on farm products

• To eliminate the visa category for farmworkers

• To provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented farmworkers

How long must farmworkers have worked in the industry to be eligible for the new visa?

• 90 days

• 120 days

• 180 days

• 365 days

What is a potential benefit of the visas provided by the bill?

• They could lead to permanent resident status

• They are non-renewable

• They are only valid for one year

• They do not include family members

What percentage of the agriculture workforce was made up of undocumented immigrants as of 2016?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

Where does the bill go after passing the House of Representatives?

• To the Senate

• To the State Governors

• To the Supreme Court

• To the President