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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

3/9/2023, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8239

Bill 117 hr 8239, also known as the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for various government agencies and programs related to agriculture, rural development, food safety, and the FDA.

The bill allocates funding for the Department of Agriculture, including programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), rural development initiatives, and agricultural research. It also provides funding for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure the safety and efficacy of food and medical products.

Some key provisions of the bill include increased funding for rural broadband expansion, support for small and mid-sized farmers, and investments in agricultural research and development. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve food safety and strengthen oversight of the FDA. Overall, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 aims to support and strengthen various aspects of the agriculture and food industries, while also ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers.

Congressional Summary of HR 8239

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including

  • the Office of the Secretary,
  • Executive Operations,
  • the Office of Civil Rights,
  • the Economic Research Service,
  • the National Agricultural Statistics Service,
  • the Agricultural Research Service,
  • the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,
  • the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
  • the Agricultural Marketing Service, and
  • the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including

  • the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center,
  • the Farm Service Agency,
  • the Risk Management Agency, and
  • the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.

For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for

  • Rural Development Salaries and Expenses,
  • the Rural Housing Service,
  • the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and
  • the Rural Utilities Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for

  • Child Nutrition Programs;
  • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
  • the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
  • the Commodity Assistance Program; and
  • Nutrition Programs Administration.

The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants.

The bill also provides appropriations for

  • the Food and Drug Administration,
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and
  • the Farm Credit Administration.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Current Status of Bill HR 8239

Bill HR 8239 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2022. Bill HR 8239 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2022.  Bill HR 8239's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300. as of June 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8239

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8239

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural insurance
- Agricultural marketing and promotion
- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
- Agricultural research
- Animal and plant health
- Appropriations
- Asia
- Child health
- China
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Economic development
- Europe
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Farm Credit Administration
- Farmland
- Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Food assistance and relief
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Foreign property
- Iran
- Middle East
- North Korea
- Nutrition and diet
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public utilities and utility rates
- Rural conditions and development
- Russia
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8239

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8239