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Introduced
06/07/2017
06/07/2017
In Committee
07/17/2017
07/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Equip Ag Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1)identify DOD equipment that would be appropriate for farm use and could be used in an equipment sharing program without jeopardizing military readiness, and (2) establish a three-year pilot program to lend such equipment to new and beginning farmers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Equip Ag Act of 2017, directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify DOD equipment that would be appropriate for farm use and could be used in an equipment sharing program without jeopardizing military readiness. The bill also establishes a three-year pilot program to lend such equipment to new and beginning farmers. The pilot program will be carried out at locations determined by the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress with recommendations on extending and expanding the program upon its termination.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Ted Yoho (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Jim McGovern (D),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Robert Pittenger (R),
Carol Shea-Porter (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Darren Soto (D),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Timothy Walz (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (on 07/17/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2822/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2822/BILLS-115hr2822ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2822/BILLS-115hr2822ih.pdf.pdf |
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