PLACE Act of 2023
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 14, 2023)
Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education Act of 2023 or the PLACE Act of 2023
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative and grant program to support peer learning projects related to a wide range of agriculture conservation activities. Under the bill, peer learning means an educational experience for agricultural producers or foresters that includes (1) farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led information sharing, education, or training activities; or (2) the provision of farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led technical assistance.
As part of the initiative, USDA must provide at least five grants each fiscal year to support peer learning projects.
What just happenedSep 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 14, 2023
- Sep 26, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee - Sep 14, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Sep 14, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 14, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House