A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary shall award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans, and for other purposes.
5/23/2024, 10:56 AMSummary of Bill S 4386
Bill 118 s 4386, also known as the "Veteran Farming Opportunities Act," aims to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program that will award competitive grants to eligible entities. These grants will be used to help veterans establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities.The main goal of this bill is to support veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in agriculture. By providing funding and resources, the program aims to help veterans successfully transition into the farming and ranching industry. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting veterans in agriculture.
Overall, the Veteran Farming Opportunities Act seeks to create new opportunities for veterans in the agricultural sector and help them build successful and sustainable careers in farming and ranching.
Congressional Summary of S 4386
Colonel Gary LaGrange AgVets Act of 2024
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans through education and training services.
Entities eligible for the grants include cooperative extension services, land-grant colleges and universities, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, state departments of agriculture, and nonprofit organizations.
Current Status of Bill S 4386
Bill S 4386 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2024. Bill S 4386 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2024. Bill S 4386's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 22, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4386
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A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary shall award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary shall award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans, and for other purposes.Comments
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