Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 17, 2021)
Veteran and Beginning Farmers Assistance Act of 2021
This bill extends through FY2028 and makes other changes to a technology transfer program for assisting agricultural producers in rural areas.
Among the changes, the bill (1) incorporates a specific focus on beginning, socially disadvantaged, and veteran farmers and ranchers; and (2) expands the scope of the assistance to include improving farm viability, strengthening supply chains, and increasing resilience to extreme weather through conservation practices.
What just happenedDec 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 17, 2021
- Dec 2, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee - Nov 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Nov 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House