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Women in Agriculture Act

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4425

The Women in Agriculture Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4425, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the unique challenges faced by women in the agricultural industry. The bill seeks to provide support and resources to women farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers to help them succeed in their fields.

Some key provisions of the Women in Agriculture Act include:

1. Increasing access to resources and funding for women in agriculture, such as grants, loans, and technical assistance programs. 2. Promoting education and training opportunities for women in agriculture to help them develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the industry. 3. Supporting research and data collection on the contributions of women in agriculture and the challenges they face. 4. Encouraging the participation of women in leadership roles within agricultural organizations and government agencies. Overall, the Women in Agriculture Act aims to empower women in the agricultural industry and ensure that they have the support they need to succeed. It recognizes the important contributions that women make to the agricultural sector and seeks to address the barriers they may face in accessing resources and opportunities.

Current Status of Bill HR 4425

Bill HR 4425 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4425 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023.  Bill HR 4425's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of August 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4425

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 4425

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
- Agricultural research
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Agriculture
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Higher education
- Public contracts and procurement
- Women in business
- Women's employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4425

Women in Agriculture Act
Women in Agriculture Act
To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the position of Women Farmers and Ranchers Liaison, and for other purposes.

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