Empowering Rural Communities Act

The bill titled "To improve access to Department of Agriculture Rural Development discretionary grant programs by establishing a technical assistance set-aside to support low-capacity rural communities, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 13, 2026. The bill aims to enhance access to Department of Agriculture Rural Development discretionary grant programs through the creation of a technical assistance set-aside specifically geared towards aiding low-capacity rural communities.