Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act of 2024
This bill amends eligibility rules for farm loans under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. It removes a specific barrier (previously designated as subparagraph (C)) that prevented certain beginning farmers and ranchers from qualifying for these loans. The change directly affects new agricultural producers who were previously excluded from loan programs due to this rule, making it easier for them to access financing. The key mechanism is a straightforward revision to the eligibility criteria, streamlining access to critical loan opportunities for beginning farm and ranch operations.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2024
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Introduced May 1, 2024
Last action May 1, 2024
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1
May 1, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
upper
May 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Peter Welch
DDemocratic
Co
Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
Co
Tina Smith
DDemocratic
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