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US HR5250

US HR5250
To reauthorize the Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through fiscal year 2023.


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Introduced
03/13/2018
In Committee
03/28/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

To reauthorize the Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through fiscal year 2023. This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through FY2023. (The program assists rural communities suffering from out-migration, lack of employment opportunities, and geographic isolation by providing technical assistance, financial assistance, and priority consideration for certain USDA loan and grant programs.)

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes the Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through fiscal year 2023. The program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides technical and financial assistance to rural communities facing economic challenges such as out-migration, lack of employment opportunities, and geographic isolation. The bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend the program's authorization from 2018 to 2023.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. (on 03/28/2018)

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