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DemocratBill · H.R. 9346· House(119-HR-9346)

USDA Field Office Stability Act

Rep. Davids
Age: 46 years
Kansas
Introduced
6/18/2026
Last activity
6/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by
Sharice Davids
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 1
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "USDA Field Office Stability Act," aims to prevent the closing or moving of specific Department of Agriculture offices. It prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from closing or relocating county or field offices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Farm Service Agency, a Rural Development area, or any USDA county service center. However, exceptions are made if an office is within 20 miles of another similar office in a different state or for routine leasing moves within the same county. Additionally, the Secretary is required to keep minimum staffing levels to ensure these local service centers remain open and accessible to the public during standard business hours.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+6

    The bill guarantees that essential Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices remain locally available.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6

    The bill ensures that critical USDA service centers and rural development offices are not closed or moved away from rural communities.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+5

    The bill prohibits the closure or relocation of Rural Development area offices, ensuring long-term local presence.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.