AG VETS Act
HR 7920, the AG VETS Act, creates a federal grant program to help military veterans enter or grow in farming and ranching. It authorizes $5 million annually (2025-2029) for competitive grants to eligible groups like land-grant universities, state agriculture departments, nonprofits, and community organizations. These grants fund training programs, curriculum development, workshops, and field experiences focused on farm business management. Recipients must match federal funds dollar-for-dollar, and the program directly supports veterans seeking agricultural careers through hands-on education.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 10, 2024
Last action Aug 30, 2024
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Committee
6
Aug 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
lower
Jun 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
lower
Jun 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
May 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
Apr 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Apr 10, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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