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Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act

USA118th CongressHR-3955| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (24)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act This bill provides statutory authority for and expands the Farm Service Agency's (FSA's) Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (the Increasing Land Access Program) for farmers, ranchers, and forest owners. Specifically, the FSA must make competitive grants to, enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide other capital support to eligible entities (e.g., state or local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education) to provide direct assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest owners who are (1) historically underserved, or (2) operating in high-poverty areas. The bill specifically excludes from assistance any foreign-based or foreign-owned corporation. The direct assistance may include payments to intended beneficiaries to acquire real property (including air rights and water rights), secure clear title on an heirs' property farmland, and improve or remediate land, water, and soil. Eligible entities may also use grants (1) to provide direct assistance to intended beneficiaries in assessing, purchasing, acquiring, or retaining eligible land; (2) for activities designed to support farm establishment and long-term viability; and (3) to provide technical assistance. The FSA must establish a stakeholder committee and, in collaboration with the committee, develop a process for evaluating proposals and distributing funds to eligible entities. In developing this process, the FSA must consider perspectives from diverse stakeholders, diverse geographic distribution, and diverse farming models, practices, and purposes.
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Timeline
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2340
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • June 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2340
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-2340: Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural educationAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditFarmlandForeign language and bilingual programsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersPublic-private cooperationRural conditions and developmentState and local government operations

Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act

USA118th CongressHR-3955| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act This bill provides statutory authority for and expands the Farm Service Agency's (FSA's) Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (the Increasing Land Access Program) for farmers, ranchers, and forest owners. Specifically, the FSA must make competitive grants to, enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide other capital support to eligible entities (e.g., state or local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education) to provide direct assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest owners who are (1) historically underserved, or (2) operating in high-poverty areas. The bill specifically excludes from assistance any foreign-based or foreign-owned corporation. The direct assistance may include payments to intended beneficiaries to acquire real property (including air rights and water rights), secure clear title on an heirs' property farmland, and improve or remediate land, water, and soil. Eligible entities may also use grants (1) to provide direct assistance to intended beneficiaries in assessing, purchasing, acquiring, or retaining eligible land; (2) for activities designed to support farm establishment and long-term viability; and (3) to provide technical assistance. The FSA must establish a stakeholder committee and, in collaboration with the committee, develop a process for evaluating proposals and distributing funds to eligible entities. In developing this process, the FSA must consider perspectives from diverse stakeholders, diverse geographic distribution, and diverse farming models, practices, and purposes.
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Timeline
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2340
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • June 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2340
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (24)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-2340: Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural educationAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditFarmlandForeign language and bilingual programsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersPublic-private cooperationRural conditions and developmentState and local government operations