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To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill HR 4861
Bill 118 hr 4861, also known as the Agriculture Workforce Training Grant Act, aims to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide grants for eligible institutions to implement agriculture workforce training programs. The bill seeks to address the growing need for skilled workers in the agriculture industry by supporting training programs that will equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in agricultural careers.
The grants authorized by this bill will be awarded to eligible institutions, such as community colleges, vocational schools, and other educational organizations, to develop and implement workforce training programs focused on agriculture. These programs will cover a range of topics, including agricultural technology, sustainable farming practices, and agricultural business management.
In addition to providing funding for workforce training programs, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs. This will ensure that the grants are being used efficiently and that participants are receiving high-quality training that will prepare them for successful careers in agriculture. Overall, the Agriculture Workforce Training Grant Act aims to support the agriculture industry by investing in the development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. By providing funding for workforce training programs, the bill seeks to address the current shortage of skilled workers in agriculture and ensure the industry's continued growth and success.
The grants authorized by this bill will be awarded to eligible institutions, such as community colleges, vocational schools, and other educational organizations, to develop and implement workforce training programs focused on agriculture. These programs will cover a range of topics, including agricultural technology, sustainable farming practices, and agricultural business management.
In addition to providing funding for workforce training programs, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs. This will ensure that the grants are being used efficiently and that participants are receiving high-quality training that will prepare them for successful careers in agriculture. Overall, the Agriculture Workforce Training Grant Act aims to support the agriculture industry by investing in the development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. By providing funding for workforce training programs, the bill seeks to address the current shortage of skilled workers in agriculture and ensure the industry's continued growth and success.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4861
Bill HR 4861 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4861 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4861's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of August 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4861
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4861
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4861
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4861
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