House Bill 5250
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To reauthorize the Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through fiscal year 2023.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5250
Congress
115
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through FY2023. (The program assists rural communities suffering from out-migration, lack of employment opportunities, and geographic isolation by providing technical assistance, financial assistance, and priority consideration for certain USDA loan and grant programs.)
March 13, 2018
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03/28/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
03/13/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
03/13/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:40:17 PM