A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program that awards competitive grants to certain eligible entities. These grants are intended to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for veterans. The program includes various educational and training components to help veterans develop agricultural skills. The act authorizes specific funding amounts for several fiscal years.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill is designed specifically to provide training and business opportunities for veterans.
- Scored +6
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill provides new economic and educational benefits specifically targeted at veterans.
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides education and resources to help current and future farmers succeed.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of farming and ranching opportunities for veterans: The program aims to establish and enhance these opportunities for veterans through competitive grants (Section 2(a)).
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Access to business and management training: Grants can be used to provide training and classroom education regarding farm and ranch business operations and management practices (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Curriculum development for veteran farmers: Funds can be used to develop or identify curricula that veteran farmers and ranchers can adopt to help manage their enterprises (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Hands-on educational opportunities: The bill allows for education through workshops, tours, and instructor-supervised field experiences (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Increased skills development: The program supports activities identified by the Secretary to increase the number of military veterans pursuing knowledge and skills development in agriculture (Section 2(c)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement for matching funds: Entities that receive a grant must provide non-Federal matching funds in an amount equal to at least the amount of the grant (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill is designed specifically to provide training and business opportunities for veterans. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides education and resources to help current and future farmers succeed. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides resources to assist in the establishment and management of agricultural business ventures. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Enhancing farming opportunities contributes to the economic health of rural communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically mentions supporting Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides educational and training opportunities through various academic institutions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides targeted support for veterans looking to start or manage agricultural business enterprises. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes new farming and ranching opportunities which may lead to job creation in the agricultural sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in agricultural education and veteran-led enterprises can contribute to local economic development.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides new economic and educational benefits specifically targeted at veterans.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Support for farming and ranching naturally aids in the economic vitality of rural areas.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By providing skill development for veterans, the bill may help reduce poverty through increased earning potential. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill supports Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges which can aid in racial equity within agriculture.
- 4/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · Wisconsin
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado