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Rural Development Modernization Act

2/24/2026, 7:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7609

The bill "To harmonize the population threshold for rural communities under programs carried out by the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes" (H.R. 7609) was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 20, 2026. The purpose of this bill is to align the population threshold definition for rural communities across various programs administered by the Department of Agriculture. This harmonization aims to ensure consistency and coherence in implementing programs that benefit rural areas, potentially affecting how federal resources and assistance are allocated to communities based on their population size.

Current Status of Bill HR 7609

Bill HR 7609 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2026. Bill HR 7609 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 20, 2026.  Bill HR 7609's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7609

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7609

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7609

To harmonize the population threshold for rural communities under programs carried out by the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
To harmonize the population threshold for rural communities under programs carried out by the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Liliana McKee

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1 day ago

I support this bill. How will it help rural communities like mine?