Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments

(LATEST SUMMARY)

Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments - Extends the coverage of the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act.

Increases the amount of insurance coverage required of a farm labor contractor who engages in the transportation of migrant workers.

Provides sanctions for failure or refusal of a farm labor contractor, when acting in that capacity, to present his certificate of registration. Requires one engaging the services of a farm labor contractor to first observe such certificate.

Gives the Secretary of Agriculture the power to subpoena testimony and evidence with respect to investigations of possible violations of this Act.

Increases penalties for violations of this Act to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both.

Provides for civil actions by private parties under this Act. Provides that any person aggrieved by the violation of any provision of this Act may file suit in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties without respect to the amount in controversy or without regard to the citizenship of the parties.

Provides a course of legal action and penalties for discrimination against any farm worker who has, with just cause, filed any complaint or instituted any proceeding under or related to this Act.

Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.