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Rural Development Modernization Act
2/25/2026, 6:37 PM
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7609
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate 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
Liliana McKee
995
3 months ago
I support this bill. How will it help rural communities like mine?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7609
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