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Empowering Women in Agriculture Act
4/14/2026, 6:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8042
H.R. 8042, introduced in the 119th session of Congress on March 24, 2026, aims to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to enhance outreach and support for socially disadvantaged women farmers and ranchers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8042
Bill HR 8042 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2026. Bill HR 8042 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2026. Bill HR 8042's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 24, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8042
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8042
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8042
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8042
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