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Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2380

The Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2380, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program, which provides funding for programs that support beginning, socially disadvantaged, and veteran farmers and ranchers.

The bill seeks to continue and expand upon the successful initiatives of the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program, which has been instrumental in helping new and underserved farmers access the resources and training they need to succeed in the agricultural industry. By reauthorizing this program, the bill aims to ensure that these important services continue to be available to those who need them.

Specifically, the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 includes provisions to increase funding for the program, expand eligibility criteria to include more individuals and groups, and enhance outreach efforts to ensure that all farmers and ranchers are aware of the resources available to them. Overall, this bill represents a bipartisan effort to support and empower new and underserved farmers and ranchers, helping to strengthen the agricultural industry and promote economic growth in rural communities. It is currently under consideration in Congress and has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of those involved in the farming and ranching industries.

Current Status of Bill S 2380

Bill S 2380 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2380 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023.  Bill S 2380's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2380

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 S 2380

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2380

Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to improve assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.

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