Bill · S. 3075· Senate(119-S-3075)
Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
- Introduced
- 10/30/2025
- Last activity
- 10/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act. It was introduced in the Senate by Ms. Cortez Masto alongside Mrs. Fischer. The legislation amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Specifically, it reauthorizes rural cooperative development grants for the fiscal years 2025 through 2029. It also adds definitions, scoring updates, analysis requirements, and annual reporting to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 20
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8
Targeted specifically at strengthening rural communities, cooperatives, and local economies.
Does this invest in rural communities?+8
Directly reauthorizes and improves rural cooperative development grants and interagency support.
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
Explicitly reauthorizes grants and support for rural and agricultural cooperatives.
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 Rural Cooperatives: Section 2(1) defines cooperative development as activities like outreach, education, training, and technical assistance. This is positive because it helps support the startup, expansion, or ongoing sustainability of new and existing cooperatives.
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Better Accountability and Reporting: Section 2(4) and Section 2(5) require the Secretary to analyze research data and mandate that an interagency working group submit annual reports to Congress. This is positive because it holds officials accountable by ensuring Congress and the public receive regular updates on program activities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative consequences or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+8Good For Farmers+7Good For Business Owners+6Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Men+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Women+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 10/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska