H.R. 5250 · 115th Congress
To reauthorize the Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through fiscal year 2023.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Faso
- Introduced
- 2018-03-13
- Latest action
- 2018-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Summary
This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Economic Area Partnership Zones Program through FY2023. (The program assists rural communities suffering from out-migration, lack of employment opportunities, and geographic isolation by providing technical assistance, financial assistance, and priority consideration for certain USDA loan and grant programs.)