Bill > HR6944

This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program that provides cost-share assistance to eligible entities, such as agricultural producers and schools with agricultural programs, for the purchase, transportation, and installation of approved rollover protection structures on eligible agricultural tractors. An approved rollover protection structure is defined as one that can be installed on eligible equipment, includes a seatbelt, and meets or exceeds specific safety standards like SAE J2194 and SAE J1194. The grants will generally cover 70% of the costs, with a potential for increased coverage if the total costs exceed $500. The Secretary will select a non-governmental organization to act as the Program Administrator, responsible for identifying eligible structures and equipment, managing the application process, and providing information through a website and hotline. Funding for this program is authorized at $725,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with a portion allocated for grants and the remainder for the Program Administrator's operational costs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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