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To amend the Food, Agriculture, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a grant program for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8425
Bill 117 hr 8425, also known as the Agriculture Workforce Training Grant Program Act, aims to amend the Food, Agriculture, and Trade Act of 1990 to create a grant program for eligible institutions to implement agriculture workforce training programs. The purpose of this bill is to address the growing need for skilled workers in the agriculture industry by providing funding for training programs that will equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in agricultural careers.
The grant program established by this bill will be open to eligible institutions, such as community colleges, vocational schools, and agricultural organizations, that demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality workforce training programs. These programs will focus on a variety of agricultural skills, including crop production, livestock management, and agricultural technology.
In addition to funding workforce training programs, this bill also aims to support research and development in the agriculture industry by providing grants to institutions conducting research on innovative agricultural practices and technologies. By investing in workforce training and research, this bill seeks to strengthen the agriculture industry and ensure its long-term sustainability. Overall, the Agriculture Workforce Training Grant Program Act is a bipartisan effort to address the workforce challenges facing the agriculture industry and support its continued growth and success.
The grant program established by this bill will be open to eligible institutions, such as community colleges, vocational schools, and agricultural organizations, that demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality workforce training programs. These programs will focus on a variety of agricultural skills, including crop production, livestock management, and agricultural technology.
In addition to funding workforce training programs, this bill also aims to support research and development in the agriculture industry by providing grants to institutions conducting research on innovative agricultural practices and technologies. By investing in workforce training and research, this bill seeks to strengthen the agriculture industry and ensure its long-term sustainability. Overall, the Agriculture Workforce Training Grant Program Act is a bipartisan effort to address the workforce challenges facing the agriculture industry and support its continued growth and success.
Congressional Summary of HR 8425
This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to establish a grant program within its Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program for eligible institutions to develop and carry out agriculture workforce training programs to (1) promote the growth of the agriculture industry, (2) foster competitiveness within the industry, and (3) improve the training and retention of workers in the agriculture industry.
The program must be implemented by January 31, 2024.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8425
Bill HR 8425 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2022. Bill HR 8425 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2022. Bill HR 8425's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. as of August 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8425
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8425
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8425
To amend the Food, Agriculture, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a grant program for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food, Agriculture, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a grant program for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8425
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