118th Congress Agriculture and Food
H.R. 4586: ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill expands the eligible programs under the AgrAbility grant program of the Department of Agriculture and reauthorizes the program through FY2033. (AgrAbility provides direct education and assistance to farmers and family members with disabilities.)
The bill specifies that grants may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations.
The bill also provides that the maximum grant award under the program is $260,000. Current law specifies a minimum grant award amount of $150,000, but does not include a maximum amount.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Yadira Caraveo D-COOriginal
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Earl Blumenauer D-OR
- Jill Tokuda D-HI
- Chris Pappas D-NH
Who scored on this bill
- 1Marcus Molinaro SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Marcus Molinaro.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.