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ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4586| House 
| Updated: 8/24/2023
Marcus J. Molinaro

Marcus J. Molinaro

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023 This bill expands the eligible programs under the AgrAbility grant program of the Department of Agriculture and reauthorizes the program through FY2033. (AgrAbility provides direct education and assistance to farmers and family members with disabilities.) The bill specifies that grants may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations. The bill also provides that the maximum grant award under the program is $260,000. Current law specifies a minimum grant award amount of $150,000, but does not include a maximum amount.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • August 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural educationAgricultural equipment and machineryAgricultural practices and innovationsDisability and paralysisDisability assistancePublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4586| House 
| Updated: 8/24/2023
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023 This bill expands the eligible programs under the AgrAbility grant program of the Department of Agriculture and reauthorizes the program through FY2033. (AgrAbility provides direct education and assistance to farmers and family members with disabilities.) The bill specifies that grants may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations. The bill also provides that the maximum grant award under the program is $260,000. Current law specifies a minimum grant award amount of $150,000, but does not include a maximum amount.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • August 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Marcus J. Molinaro

Marcus J. Molinaro

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural educationAgricultural equipment and machineryAgricultural practices and innovationsDisability and paralysisDisability assistancePublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations