Bill · H.R. 1951· House(119-HR-1951)
Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Riley
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act,'' aims to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The primary purpose is to reauthorize rural cooperative development grants. It provides a specific definition for cooperative development to include activities like outreach, education, training, and technical assistance. The legislation also modifies how applicants are scored and what they must commit to regarding certain communities. Additionally, it updates reporting requirements for the interagency working group. Finally, it extends the relevant timeframe for the program.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
The bill reauthorizes essential grant programs intended to strengthen rural communities and cooperatives.
Does this invest in rural communities?+6
The bill reauthorizes grants specifically designed to strengthen rural cooperatives and communities.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill supports the development and sustainability of cooperatives through the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Cooperatives: The bill defines cooperative development to include outreach, education, training, and technical assistance, which supports the startup, expansion, or ongoing sustainability of new and existing cooperatives (Section 2, paragraph 1).
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Focus on Vulnerable Communities: The amendment requires a commitment to providing technical assistance and other services to socially vulnerable, underserved, or distressed communities (Section 2, paragraph 3).
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Improved Oversight and Transparency: The Secretary is required to analyze research data and include it in an annual report, and the interagency working group must submit a report to Congress annually (Section 2, paragraphs 5 and 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Farmers+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
David ValadaoRepublican · California