HB5359: Rural Development Modernization Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To harmonize the population threshold for rural communities under programs carried out by the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
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This bill would standardize the definition of what counts as a rural community across different Department of Agriculture programs. Currently, different USDA programs use different population thresholds to decide which communities qualify as rural. The bill aims to harmonize these thresholds so communities meet the same standard regardless of which program they're applying to. This affects farmers, rural businesses, and communities seeking USDA grants, loans, and other assistance. The bill has been introduced in Congress and is awaiting review.
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HB5359: Rural Development Modernization Act
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Sponsors
Jim Costa
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (12)
John Garamendi
Doug LaMalfa
Zoe Lofgren
David Valadao
Josh Harder