Bill · H.R. 10273· House(119-HR-10273)

Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Age: 56 years

Arizona

Introduced: 9/3/2026
Last activity: 9/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Adelita Grijalva
Cosponsors: - 14 - 0

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Fairness for Farm Workers Act. It amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers. Specifically, the bill addresses overtime hours requirements and removes certain exemptions for agricultural work. It sets up phased-in timelines for overtime rules depending on the number of employees an agricultural employer has. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 3, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Significantly increases wages for farm workers through overtime pay.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+8
Strongly benefits Hispanic workers who make up a large portion of the US farm workforce.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
Extends crucial labor protections to migrant and seasonal workers.

The opposite· 3 of 4

Would farmers be better off under this?-6
Imposes new costs and reduces exemptions for farm operators.
Would business owners be better off under this?-5
Increases operational costs for farm owners due to overtime requirements.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3
Increases labor costs for small farms through mandated overtime pay.