Rep. Tonko Votes to Advance Legislation Supporting America's Farms & Dairies
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021:
Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House today to advance H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that provides needed support to local farms and dairies through reforms that improve and streamline the temporary visa program and strengthen protections for agricultural workers.
"As the grandson of dairy farmers, I recognize . . .
Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House today to advance H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that provides needed support to local farms and dairies through reforms that improve and streamline the temporary visa program and strengthen protections for agricultural workers.
"As the grandson of dairy farmers, I recognize . . .