Bill · S. 5218· Senate(119-S-5218)
Colonel Gary LaGrange AgVets Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/3/2026
- Last activity
- 8/3/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Colonel Gary LaGrange AgVets Act of 2026'', seeks to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a competitive grant program aimed at veterans. These grants are intended to help establish and improve opportunities for farming and ranching. Eligible entities would receive funding to provide various forms of agricultural education and training. The program is authorized to receive $5,000,000 in appropriations annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill provides specific funding and training opportunities targeted at military veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill provides new vocational benefits and educational opportunities specifically for veterans.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill provides training and resources to help establish and manage farm enterprises.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of Farming and Ranching Opportunities: The program aims to establish and enhance these opportunities specifically for veterans (Section 2, subsection a).
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Access to Business Training: Funds can be used to provide training and classroom education regarding farm and ranch business operations and management practices (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Development of Specialized Curricula: The bill allows for the development or identification of curricula that veteran farmers and ranchers can use to manage their enterprises (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2).
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Hands-on Learning Opportunities: Grants can support education through workshops, tours, and instructor-supervised field experiences (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 3).
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Increased Skill Development: The program supports activities identified by the Secretary to increase the number of military veterans pursuing knowledge and skills in agriculture (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Requirement for Grant Recipients: Any entity that receives a grant must provide non-Federal matching funds that are at least equal to the amount of the grant received (Section 2, subsection d).
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 Veterans+8Good For Farmers+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Students+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 8/3/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.