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A bill to require the creation of a simplified Department of Agriculture grant form for use by rural communities.

7/31/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4836

Bill 118 s 4836, also known as the "Simplified Department of Agriculture Grant Form Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to streamline the process for rural communities to apply for grants from the Department of Agriculture. The bill would require the Department of Agriculture to create a simplified grant form specifically designed for use by rural communities.

The purpose of this bill is to make it easier for rural communities to access much-needed funding for various projects and initiatives. By creating a simplified grant form, the hope is that more rural communities will be able to successfully apply for and receive grants from the Department of Agriculture.

If passed, this bill would potentially have a significant impact on rural communities across the country, as it would make the grant application process more accessible and user-friendly. This could lead to an increase in the number of rural communities receiving funding for important projects such as infrastructure improvements, economic development initiatives, and agricultural programs. Overall, the Simplified Department of Agriculture Grant Form Act is a bipartisan effort to support and empower rural communities by simplifying the grant application process and increasing access to much-needed funding.

Current Status of Bill S 4836

Bill S 4836 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2024. Bill S 4836 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2024.  Bill S 4836's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4836

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 4836

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4836

A bill to require the creation of a simplified Department of Agriculture grant form for use by rural communities.
A bill to require the creation of a simplified Department of Agriculture grant form for use by rural communities.

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