Speaker. I have today introduced other legislation. this being along the lines of legislation which we passed last year which contained the idea of using general taxation to meet some of the problems of the migratory labor problem. The first measure I have introduced today would benefit both growers and migrant laborers by assisting the States in establishing daycare services for children of these workers. It is my understanding that grower groups support this legislation and it is my hope it can be enacted this session. The bill authorizes $750.000 for matching grants to States to provide and operate these centers. which would not only provide supervision for the children whose parents work in the fields but relieve growers of a safety and efficiency problem presented by the presence of these young nonworking children. The next bill would provide $2 million annually for 4 years to help improve sanitation facilities for migrant workers. Many growers have tried to remedy this very serious health problem but have often been prevented from doing so by lack of adequate financing. This measure would give assistance in the construction or renovation of sanitation facilities and provide funds for surveys by States lacking adequate data concerning the need for these facilities. The third bill would deal with what all have recognized as abuses by the socalled crew leader or middleman recruiter between the workers and the farm employer. It would require a license for these contractors which would be revoked if they committed such acts in connection with their work as. first. lying to workers about wages. hours. or working conditions. second. breaching agreements with farm employers. third. breaching agreements with migrant workers. and. fourth. being convicted under a State or Federal law relating to gambling. prostitution. alcoholic liquors. or narcotics. The fourth bill would insure that in all future legislation. problems. and projects in this fieldthe voice of all interested groups. farm employer. labor and otherswould be heard and contribute to possible solutions. I have been impressed by the concern already shown not only by the public. but growers and representatives of migrants alike for improvement. I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join in this effort. This legislative package is a moderate and comprehensive approach to the extremely difficult problems of growers and their employees.
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