Repeals provisions of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 which amended the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act with respect to applicable State workers' compensation laws.
Amends the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSAWPA) to make State workers' compensation laws, which are applicable and provide coverage for a migrant or seasonal agricultural worker, the exclusive remedy for actual damages for loss from an injury or death of such a worker, for all cases in which a final judgment has not been entered. Provides that this does not preclude recovery for statutory damages or an injunction under such Act.
(Sec. 2) Increases statutory damages under MSAWPA under certain limited circumstances.
(Sec. 3) Provides for tolling of the statute of limitations on actions brought under MSAWPA during the time period in which a claim under State workers' compensation is pending.
(Sec. 4) Requires disclosure of information regarding workers' compensation coverage to migrant or seasonal agricultural workers.
(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Labor to determine the level of liability insurance required of employers engaged in transportation of migrant or seasonal agricultural workers.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1141)
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
Mr. Goodling moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10089-10093)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S16440)
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S16440)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 104-49.
Became Public Law No: 104-49.
Enacted as Public Law 104-49
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