HR. 1951In Committee
Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
Reauthorizes and updates the USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program through FY2029, including grant preferences, a definition of cooperative development, and annual reporting on cooperative research
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Reauthorizes and updates the USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program through FY2029, including grant preferences, a definition of cooperative development, and annual reporting on cooperative research
Key points
- Establish cooperative development definition
- Require annual congressional reports
- Modify grant preference criteria
- Extend RCDG program funding
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-28 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgriculture and Food