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HB5033: Ensuring Accountability for Equity at USDA Act

: Dean Phillips (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 27, 2023
Agriculture and food
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To provide standing authority and accountability for the Secretary of Agriculture and senior leadership of the Department of Agriculture to improve the equitable availability and distribution of services and program benefits to the people of the United States, and for other purposes.

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This bill gives the Secretary of Agriculture official authority and responsibility to ensure fair access to USDA services and benefits across all communities. It requires senior USDA leaders to be accountable for making sure programs reach people equitably, meaning without unfair differences based on location or background. The bill addresses how agricultural services and benefits are distributed nationwide. It is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress, with no assignment yet noted.

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