Donald Davis (D-NC)
Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
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, known as the "Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide technical assistance to certain areas. The goal is to strengthen local capacity and improve access to rural development programs. These efforts target geographically underserved and distressed areas. Assistance is directed toward local partners such as governments, businesses, and healthcare facilities. The Secretary must also publish annual reports regarding the impact of this assistance.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill is specifically designed to uplift and revitalize rural, underserved, and distressed areas.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill specifically aims to improve access to rural development programs for underserved and distressed areas.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides technical assistance to local businesses and cooperatives in distressed areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Access to Resources: The Secretary of Agriculture is required to provide technical assistance to improve access to rural development programs (Section 2(a)). This could help local partners like businesses, healthcare facilities, and nonprofits access necessary support.
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Strengthened Local Communities: The bill aims to strengthen local capacity within underserved areas (Section 2(a)). This includes support for local governments, cooperatives, and community anchor institutions.
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Public Accountability: The Secretary must annually publish a report on how the assistance has affected underserved and distressed areas (Section 2(b)). This report is made available to the public and Congressional committees.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
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 is specifically designed to uplift and revitalize rural, underserved, and distressed areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides technical assistance to local businesses and cooperatives in distressed areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets socially vulnerable and persistent poverty areas to improve access to development resources. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes specific provisions for regions near the border between the United States and Mexico.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill directs technical assistance to local businesses and cooperatives to improve their access to rural development programs. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill's focus on strengthening local capacity and access to development programs in distressed areas is intended to bolster local economies.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically aims to improve access to rural development programs for underserved and distressed areas.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets persistent poverty counties to strengthen local capacity and economic access. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill targets areas that lack decent housing for the provision of technical assistance and development support.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to publish annual reports on the impact of the assistance for public review.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill provides technical assistance to healthcare facilities and networks in underserved areas to improve access to development programs.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas