Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 20, 2026Agriculture and Food
H.R. 7609
Rural Development Modernization Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
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What it does
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What just happenedFeb 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21](D-CA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors
- Introduced in HouseFeb 20, 2026