Josh Riley (D-NY)
Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act,'' aims to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The primary purpose is to reauthorize rural cooperative development grants. It provides a specific definition for cooperative development to include activities like outreach, education, training, and technical assistance. The legislation also modifies how applicants are scored and what they must commit to regarding certain communities. Additionally, it updates reporting requirements for the interagency working group. Finally, it extends the relevant timeframe for the program.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill reauthorizes essential grant programs intended to strengthen rural communities and cooperatives.
- Scored +6
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill reauthorizes grants specifically designed to strengthen rural cooperatives and communities.
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill supports the development and sustainability of cooperatives through the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Cooperatives: The bill defines cooperative development to include outreach, education, training, and technical assistance, which supports the startup, expansion, or ongoing sustainability of new and existing cooperatives (Section 2, paragraph 1).
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Focus on Vulnerable Communities: The amendment requires a commitment to providing technical assistance and other services to socially vulnerable, underserved, or distressed communities (Section 2, paragraph 3).
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Improved Oversight and Transparency: The Secretary is required to analyze research data and include it in an annual report, and the interagency working group must submit a report to Congress annually (Section 2, paragraphs 5 and 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill reauthorizes essential grant programs intended to strengthen rural communities and cooperatives. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill supports the development and sustainability of cooperatives through the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes technical assistance for underserved and distressed communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides support for underserved communities which may include diverse ethnic populations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides resources for cooperative development through outreach, education, and technical assistance. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports the startup, expansion, and sustainability of cooperatives through grants.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill reauthorizes grants specifically designed to strengthen rural cooperatives and communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reports to Congress regarding the interagency working group's activities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets assistance toward socially vulnerable, underserved, or distressed communities.
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
David ValadaoRepublican · California