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Farmland for Farmers Act of 2023
12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 2583
The Farmland for Farmers Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2583, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support for farmers who are looking to acquire or expand their farmland.
One of the key provisions of the Farmland for Farmers Act is the establishment of a grant program that would provide financial assistance to farmers who are seeking to purchase farmland. This program would help to make farmland more accessible and affordable for farmers, particularly those who are just starting out or who are looking to expand their operations.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect farmland from development and ensure that it remains available for agricultural use. This includes incentives for landowners to keep their land in agricultural production and restrictions on the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Overall, the Farmland for Farmers Act of 2023 aims to support the agricultural industry by making it easier for farmers to acquire and maintain farmland. By providing financial assistance and implementing protections for farmland, this bill seeks to ensure the long-term viability of the farming sector in the United States.
One of the key provisions of the Farmland for Farmers Act is the establishment of a grant program that would provide financial assistance to farmers who are seeking to purchase farmland. This program would help to make farmland more accessible and affordable for farmers, particularly those who are just starting out or who are looking to expand their operations.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect farmland from development and ensure that it remains available for agricultural use. This includes incentives for landowners to keep their land in agricultural production and restrictions on the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Overall, the Farmland for Farmers Act of 2023 aims to support the agricultural industry by making it easier for farmers to acquire and maintain farmland. By providing financial assistance and implementing protections for farmland, this bill seeks to ensure the long-term viability of the farming sector in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 2583
Bill S 2583 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2583 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2583's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2583
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2583
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2583
Farmland for Farmers Act of 2023
Farmland for Farmers Act of 2023
A bill to ban new corporate ownership of agricultural land, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2583
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