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Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023

3/6/2024, 5:46 PM

Summary of Bill S 3309

The Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3309, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities in the United States. The bill seeks to promote economic development, job creation, and infrastructure improvements in rural areas through a series of targeted initiatives.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Rural Partnership Program, which would provide grants and technical assistance to rural communities to support local economic development projects. These projects could include the expansion of small businesses, the development of new infrastructure, or the creation of workforce training programs.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve access to healthcare in rural areas, including funding for telehealth services and the recruitment of healthcare professionals to underserved areas. It also seeks to address the digital divide in rural communities by investing in broadband infrastructure and expanding access to high-speed internet. Overall, the Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023 aims to support the economic growth and well-being of rural communities across the United States. By providing targeted resources and support, the bill seeks to help rural areas thrive and prosper in an increasingly interconnected and competitive global economy.

Current Status of Bill S 3309

Bill S 3309 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill S 3309 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023.  Bill S 3309's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of November 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3309

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3309

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3309

Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023
Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide rural partnership program grants and rural partnership technical assistance grants, and for other purposes.

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