ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023
This bill amends the ThinkDIFFERENTLY National AgrAbility Project (previously an assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities) under the 1990 Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act. It adds a new provision to provide education and support for youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming careers. The bill also increases the annual funding cap for the program from $150,000 to $260,000 per grant and authorizes $8 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2033. These changes directly affect farmers with disabilities and youth with disabilities seeking agricultural careers by expanding program support and funding.
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Introduction
Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 12, 2023
Last action Aug 24, 2023
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Aug 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Jul 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Jul 12, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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