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US HR7920
AG VETS Act Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education and Training Services Act
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Introduced
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
In Committee
08/30/2024
08/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans.
AI Summary
This bill, the Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education and Training Services Act (AG VETS Act), amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program that awards competitive grants to eligible entities, such as cooperative extension services, land-grant colleges or universities, and non-profit organizations. The purpose of these grants is to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans. The grant funds can be used for training, curriculum development, education, and other activities that increase the number of veterans pursuing agricultural knowledge and skills. The eligible entities must provide non-federal matching funds equal to or greater than the grant amount.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Derrick Van Orden (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R),
Don Davis (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. (on 08/30/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7920/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7920/BILLS-118hr7920ih.pdf |
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