Delgado Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation to Address Agricultural Workforce Shortage Plaguing Farmers

The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you Mister Speaker I rise today on behalf of nearly 5000 farmers in my district 90 - six percent of which are family owned farms. every time I'm home. I meet with farmers about the major challenges they face today the need to modernize and make more effective. Our Htwo. A visa program is consistently flag. That's why I'm proud to support the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a historic bill that both simplifies and broadens the scope of the H two A application To ensure critical protections for workers, the bill would finally allow dairy and other farm operations to access to H two A farm worker program, a critical priority for farmers in New York, 19, Mister Sheriff Mister Speaker on behalf of upstate produce and vegetable growers, dairy operators and all farmers in my district. I applaud the bipartisan work of my colleagues and negotiated this important agreement. now, let's come together and get this done. Are you back the balance of my time?