A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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 ``HARVEST Act,'' directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a specific study. The study focuses on ways to increase opportunities for 1890 Institutions to provide technical assistance and educational programs. These programs would address the transfer of agricultural land and assets to future generations of farmers and ranchers. The study specifically includes issues relating to heirs property. The Secretary is required to submit a report on these findings to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
Directly addresses the transfer of land and assets to future generations of farmers.
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The focus on 1890 Institutions provides specific support for minority-serving agricultural institutions.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Provides critical technical and educational support for the survival of rural agricultural legacies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Increased Educational Opportunities: The bill seeks ways for 1890 Institutions to conduct educational programs regarding the transfer of agricultural land and assets (Section 2(a)). This could help the next generation of farmers and ranchers prepare for ownership.
-
Technical Assistance for Land Transfer: The study looks at ways to provide technical assistance regarding the transfer of agricultural land and assets, including heirs property (Section 2(a)). This assistance could help families manage the transition of their property to the next generation.
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 farmers be better off under this? — Directly addresses the transfer of land and assets to future generations of farmers. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The focus on 1890 Institutions provides specific support for minority-serving agricultural institutions. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Provides critical technical and educational support for the survival of rural agricultural legacies. Would business owners be better off under this? — Provides structural support for the continuity of family-owned agricultural businesses. Would students be better off under this? — Increases educational and technical assistance opportunities for those studying at 1890 Institutions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill focuses on the next generation of farmers/ranchers through educational opportunities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Protecting land assets helps maintain family wealth in lower-income agricultural communities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The focus on 1890 Institutions, which serve predominantly minority communities, aims to protect and transfer generational agricultural wealth. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Securing land assets through succession can help prevent the loss of family wealth and mitigate poverty risk.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — By focusing on land transfer and technical assistance, the bill supports the viability of family-owned farming businesses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The study aims to help preserve agricultural assets, which can contribute to long-term rural economic stability.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically supports technical assistance and education for future generations of farmers in rural areas.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 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.
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi