AG VETS Act
3/21/2025, 1:39 PMSummary of Bill HR 1230
Bill 119 hr 1230, also known as the Veterans Farm and Ranch Opportunity 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 for the purpose of creating and improving farming and ranching opportunities for veterans.The program will provide funding to support veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in agriculture. This includes helping veterans establish their own farms or ranches, as well as enhancing existing opportunities for veterans in the agricultural industry.
The grants will be awarded through a competitive process, with eligible entities including non-profit organizations, universities, and other agricultural institutions. The goal of the program is to provide veterans with the resources and support they need to succeed in the agricultural sector. Overall, the Veterans Farm and Ranch Opportunity Act seeks to empower veterans by providing them with the tools and opportunities to thrive in the agricultural industry. By supporting veterans in pursuing careers in farming and ranching, the bill aims to help them successfully transition to civilian life and contribute to the agricultural economy.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1230
Bill HR 1230 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1230 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1230's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of March 20, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1230
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1230
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 will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans.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 will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans.Comments
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