MORE USDA Grants Act

1/23/2024, 2:00 PM
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3595

Introduced on
2023-05-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/22/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

More Opportunities for Rural Economies from USDA Grants Act or the MORE USDA Grants Act

This bill revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal or local governments within such counties. A high-density public land county is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which more than 50% of the land is owned or managed by the federal government.

Any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50% with respect to such jurisdictions.

On request, USDA must provide additional technical assistance to such jurisdictions before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program.

USDA must also prioritize grant applications from such jurisdictions that have not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application.

The MORE USDA Grants Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3595, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional funding and resources to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in order to support various grant programs.

Specifically, the MORE USDA Grants Act aims to increase the availability of grants for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as improving infrastructure, implementing conservation practices, and expanding access to markets.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the application process for USDA grants, making it easier for individuals and organizations to access these funds. This is intended to help support the growth and sustainability of the agricultural industry in the United States. Overall, the MORE USDA Grants Act is focused on providing additional support and resources to the USDA in order to help farmers and ranchers thrive. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of these discussions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact
Business investment and capital
Economic development
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/2/2024

More Opportunities for Rural Economies from USDA Grants Act or the MORE USDA Grants Act

This bill revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to high-density public ...


Latest Action6/23/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.