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GO Ag Act
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5445
Bill 117 hr 5445, also known as the GO Ag Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address various issues related to agriculture and farming in the United States.
One of the key provisions of the GO Ag Act is the establishment of new programs and initiatives to support farmers and ranchers. This includes funding for research and development in agriculture, as well as grants and loans to help farmers improve their operations and increase their productivity.
The bill also includes measures to promote sustainable farming practices and protect the environment. This includes funding for conservation programs, as well as incentives for farmers to adopt practices that reduce their environmental impact. Additionally, the GO Ag Act includes provisions to support rural communities and address food insecurity. This includes funding for rural development projects, as well as programs to increase access to healthy and affordable food for low-income individuals and families. Overall, the GO Ag Act aims to support the agricultural industry in the United States, promote sustainable farming practices, and address key issues facing farmers and rural communities. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
One of the key provisions of the GO Ag Act is the establishment of new programs and initiatives to support farmers and ranchers. This includes funding for research and development in agriculture, as well as grants and loans to help farmers improve their operations and increase their productivity.
The bill also includes measures to promote sustainable farming practices and protect the environment. This includes funding for conservation programs, as well as incentives for farmers to adopt practices that reduce their environmental impact. Additionally, the GO Ag Act includes provisions to support rural communities and address food insecurity. This includes funding for rural development projects, as well as programs to increase access to healthy and affordable food for low-income individuals and families. Overall, the GO Ag Act aims to support the agricultural industry in the United States, promote sustainable farming practices, and address key issues facing farmers and rural communities. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HR 5445
Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act or the GO Ag Act
This bill directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities (e.g., local educational agencies) to create new agricultural education programs in secondary schools. Agricultural education refers to career and technical education that is focused on agriculture, including classroom or laboratory instruction, work-based learning, and leadership education that is delivered through career and technical student organizations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5445
Bill HR 5445 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5445 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5445's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5445
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5445
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5445
To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants for new agricultural education programs in secondary schools.
GO Ag Act
GO Ag Act
Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5445
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