ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 8/24/2023
Actions
- 2023-08-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2023-07-12Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2023-07-12Introduced in House
- 2023-07-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-12 (00)
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023
This bill expands the eligible programs under the AgrAbility grant program of the Department of Agriculture and reauthorizes the program through FY2033. (AgrAbility provides direct education and assistance to farmers and family members with disabilities.)
The bill specifies that grants may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations.
The bill also provides that the maximum grant award under the program is $260,000. Current law specifies a minimum grant award amount of $150,000, but does not include a maximum amount.
Cosponsors (5)
- Yadira Caraveo (D-CO)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Jill Tokuda (D-HI)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Subjects
- Agricultural education
- Agricultural equipment and machinery
- Agricultural practices and innovations
- Disability and paralysis
- Disability assistance
- Public-private cooperation
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
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