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Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-486| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and the Rural Future Partnership Fund to provide five-year renewable rural partnership block grants to certified rural regions to implement locally-developed regional revitalization plans. For purposes of these grants, the following areas may constitute a rural region: a micropolitan statistical area (i.e., at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 people); a collection of rural census tracts or counties that fall outside of a micropolitan or metropolitan statistical area (i.e., 50,000 people or more) and that demonstrate evidence of economic, social, and cultural cooperation; or an Indian reservation. To be eligible to receive a grant, a rural region must be certified by its state (or in the case of an Indian reservation, approved by USDA) after having formed a rural partnership council made up of representatives from across different sectors. USDA must provide each rural partnership council with training, education, support, and advice to enhance the technical assistance, research, organizational, and other capacities of the council. The bill also establishes a Rural Future Corps to (1) help rural communities expand critical services such as child care, health, nutrition assistance, education, and job training; and (2) strengthen the capacity of local governments and economic and community development organizations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2704
Rebuild Rural America Act of 2019
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jun 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2361
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2704
    Rebuild Rural America Act of 2019


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • June 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2361
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

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  • HR 117-2361: Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAgricultural tradeAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCooperative and condominium housingDepartment of AgricultureDisability and paralysisDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureFarmlandFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLibraries and archivesLow- and moderate-income housingManufacturingMental healthNational and community serviceNutrition and dietOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistancePublic-private cooperationPublic transitRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingResidential rehabilitation and home repairRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSmall townsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingUnemploymentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWater qualityWater use and supplyYouth employment and child labor

Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-486| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and the Rural Future Partnership Fund to provide five-year renewable rural partnership block grants to certified rural regions to implement locally-developed regional revitalization plans. For purposes of these grants, the following areas may constitute a rural region: a micropolitan statistical area (i.e., at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 people); a collection of rural census tracts or counties that fall outside of a micropolitan or metropolitan statistical area (i.e., 50,000 people or more) and that demonstrate evidence of economic, social, and cultural cooperation; or an Indian reservation. To be eligible to receive a grant, a rural region must be certified by its state (or in the case of an Indian reservation, approved by USDA) after having formed a rural partnership council made up of representatives from across different sectors. USDA must provide each rural partnership council with training, education, support, and advice to enhance the technical assistance, research, organizational, and other capacities of the council. The bill also establishes a Rural Future Corps to (1) help rural communities expand critical services such as child care, health, nutrition assistance, education, and job training; and (2) strengthen the capacity of local governments and economic and community development organizations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2704
Rebuild Rural America Act of 2019
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jun 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2361
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2704
    Rebuild Rural America Act of 2019


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • June 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2361
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2361: Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAgricultural tradeAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCooperative and condominium housingDepartment of AgricultureDisability and paralysisDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureFarmlandFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLibraries and archivesLow- and moderate-income housingManufacturingMental healthNational and community serviceNutrition and dietOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistancePublic-private cooperationPublic transitRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingResidential rehabilitation and home repairRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSmall townsSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingUnemploymentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWater qualityWater use and supplyYouth employment and child labor