House Bill 2822
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Equip Ag Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2822
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Equip Ag Act of 2017
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1)identify DOD equipment that would be appropriate for farm use and could be used in an equipment sharing program without jeopardizing military readiness, and (2) establish a three-year pilot program to lend such equipment to new and beginning farmers.
June 7, 2017
07/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
06/07/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/07/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:53 PM