Farm to School Act of 2023 [S.3129]
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to reauthorize the farm to school program, and for other purposes.
S.3129: Farm to School Act of 2023
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 10/25/2023
Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act [HB-5989]
To authorize rural health facilities to use certain Federal agricultural credit assistance for the purpose of refinancing debt obligations, updating necessary services, technology, and equipment, and supporting ancillary needs.
HB-5989: Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, And Rural Development. on 01/18/2024
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023 [S.3093]
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes.
S.3093: Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 10/19/2023
Study on Improving Lands Act [HB-5971]
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to direct a study on soil health of Federal lands, and for other purposes.
HB-5971: Study on Improving Lands Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Neguse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Research, And Biotechnology. on 01/18/2024
Soil CARE Act of 2023 Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education Act of 2023 [HB-5951]
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain a training program for Department of Agriculture personnel and third-party providers on the rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices of biological soil health management systems on agricultural land, and for other purposes.
HB-5951: Soil CARE Act of 2023 Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education Act of 2023
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Research, And Biotechnology. on 01/18/2024
HB-5915: Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2023
Summary of Bill H.R. 5915
Summary of Bill H.R. 5915
This bill, known as the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2023, aims to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 in order to improve the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The bill also addresses other purposes related to agriculture and farming.
Key Components of the Bill:
Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production: This section amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to enhance the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. It includes provisions for controlled-environment agriculture, technical assistance for urban growers, and conservation techniques specific to urban agriculture.
Cooperative Agreements and Grants: The bill allows the director of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities such as nonprofit organizations, agricultural cooperatives, Indian tribes, or producer networks to provide support for urban agriculture activities. It also provides funding for competitive grants to promote the development of urban and innovative agricultural production.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: The bill amends existing legislation to include hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and other production technologies used in controlled-environment agriculture production under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
Workforce Development, Education, and Certification: This section authorizes collaboration between the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and educational institutions to provide advice and guidance on career and technical education, workforce development programs, and professional credentialing.
Data Collection on Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agricultural Production: This section requires the Secretary of Agriculture to collect and report data on urban, indoor, and emerging agricultural production, including information on community gardens, rooftop farms, controlled-environment agriculture facilities, and demographic information on facility owners and operators.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Research, And Biotechnology. on 01/18/2024
Soil CARE Act of 2023 Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education Act of 2023 [S.3023]
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain a training program for Department of Agriculture personnel and third-party providers on the rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices of biological soil health management systems on agricultural land, and for other purposes.
S.3023: Soil CARE Act of 2023 Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education Act of 2023
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 10/04/2023
USDA Express Loan Act [HB-5877]
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create the USDA Express Guaranteed Farm Ownership and Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan programs, enabling faster access to credit for America's farmers and ranchers.
HB-5877: USDA Express Loan Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Darren Soto
Referred To The Subcommittee On General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, And Credit. on 01/17/2024
SR-399: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 10/04/2023
SR-403: A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Boozman
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 10/04/2023
Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act [S.2998]
A bill to amend the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 and the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to modify provisions relating to matching funds requirements for research and extension activities at eligible institutions and related reporting requirements.
S.2998: Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 09/29/2023