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A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out research, technical studies, demonstrations, and pilot programs to further the mission of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service.

8/21/2024, 1:26 AM

Summary of Bill S 4945

Bill 118 s 4945, also known as the Rural Business-Cooperative Service Enhancement Act, aims to enhance the mission of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research, technical studies, demonstrations, and pilot programs. The goal of this bill is to support rural businesses and cooperatives in order to promote economic development and job creation in rural communities.

Specifically, the bill calls for the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out research to identify best practices for supporting rural businesses and cooperatives, as well as to conduct technical studies to assess the needs and challenges facing these entities. Additionally, the bill calls for the implementation of demonstrations and pilot programs to test innovative approaches to supporting rural businesses and cooperatives.

Overall, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service Enhancement Act seeks to strengthen the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's ability to support rural businesses and cooperatives, ultimately leading to increased economic opportunities and growth in rural communities across the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 4945

Rural Opportunities and Revitalization Act of 2024

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to carry out research, technical studies, demonstrations, and pilot programs related to the mission and programs of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service.

In carrying out these activities, USDA must promote long-term prosperity in rural areas by providing resources (e.g., capital and education) to help individuals living in rural areas start businesses, grow businesses, or find jobs.

In addition, USDA may permit demonstrations involving innovative methods of program delivery that do not meet USDA's standards, rules, regulations, or policies. USDA must determine, among other things, that permitting a demonstration is in the federal government's best interests.  

Current Status of Bill S 4945

Bill S 4945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4945 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024.  Bill S 4945's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of August 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4945

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 4945

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4945

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out research, technical studies, demonstrations, and pilot programs to further the mission of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out research, technical studies, demonstrations, and pilot programs to further the mission of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service.

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