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HR 1230 United States House · 119th Congress

AG VETS Act

The AG VETS Act (HR 1230) creates a new federal grant program to help military veterans enter or expand farming and ranching careers. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants to eligible entities like land-grant colleges, cooperative extensions, nonprofits, and state agriculture departments. These grants must be matched with non-Federal funds and will fund training, curriculum development, workshops, and field experiences focused on farm business management. The program directly affects veterans seeking agricultural careers by providing structured education and support through partner organizations.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds curriculum development and training via land-grant colleges for veteran farming careers, directly supporting higher education programs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates grants for veteran agricultural training and career entry, advancing employment opportunities in farming sector. Targets workforce development but not core labor policies like wages/safety.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates $5M annual grants to fund veteran farming/ranching career training, directly supporting veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Dec 19, 2025
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Committee
3
Dec 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
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
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden
RRepublican
WI
3
Co
Photo of Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
NC
1
Co
Photo of Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
CO
2
Co
Photo of Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald
RRepublican
WI
5