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US HR2822

Equip Ag Act of 2017


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Introduced
06/07/2017
In Committee
07/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (on 07/17/2017)

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