Bill > S3580

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture, referred to as the Secretary, will provide cost-share grants to eligible entities, which include agricultural producers and specific educational institutions like vocational schools, colleges, and secondary schools offering agricultural instruction or training, for the purpose of retrofitting agricultural tractors with approved rollover protection structures, defined as safety devices that include seatbelts and meet established standards such as SAE J2194 and J1194. The grants will cover 70% of the costs associated with purchasing, transporting, and installing these structures, with a potential for increased coverage if costs exceed $500. The Secretary will select a nongovernmental organization to act as the Program Administrator, responsible for identifying approved structures and eligible equipment, managing the application process, and establishing a public website and hotline to inform potential recipients about the grant opportunities. Funding for this program is authorized at $725,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with $500,000 allocated for grants and the remainder for the Program Administrator's operational costs, including website and hotline support.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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