Agricultural Representation for the United States Territories Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Bill 118 hr 4593, also known as the Agricultural Representation for the United States Territories Act, aims to address the lack of representation for the United States territories in agricultural policy decision-making. The bill seeks to ensure that the territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, have a voice in shaping agricultural policies that directly impact their economies and communities.

The bill proposes the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for studying and making recommendations on how to improve agricultural representation for the territories. This task force will consist of representatives from the territories, as well as experts in agriculture and policy-making. The goal of the task force is to identify barriers to representation and develop strategies to ensure that the territories have a seat at the table when it comes to agricultural policy decisions.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased funding and resources to support agricultural initiatives in the territories. This includes funding for research, education, and infrastructure improvements to help boost agricultural production and sustainability in these regions. Overall, the Agricultural Representation for the United States Territories Act seeks to address the disparities in agricultural representation and support for the territories, ultimately aiming to promote economic growth and stability in these regions.