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AG VETS Act

USA119th CongressHR-1230| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education and Training Services Act" or "AG VETS Act," amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. It mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a new competitive grant program designed to foster and improve farming and ranching opportunities specifically for veterans. The program is authorized to receive appropriations of $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives. Eligible entities for these grants include cooperative extension services, various land-grant and non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, State departments of agriculture, and nonprofit or community-based organizations. Grant recipients must use the funds to provide comprehensive training, classroom education, curriculum development, workshops, and instructor-supervised field experiences focused on farm and ranch business operations. Additionally, entities receiving grants are required to provide non-Federal matching funds equal to or exceeding the grant amount to support the program's objectives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7920
AG VETS Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7920
    AG VETS Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

AG VETS Act

USA119th CongressHR-1230| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
This bill, titled the "Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education and Training Services Act" or "AG VETS Act," amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. It mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a new competitive grant program designed to foster and improve farming and ranching opportunities specifically for veterans. The program is authorized to receive appropriations of $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives. Eligible entities for these grants include cooperative extension services, various land-grant and non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, State departments of agriculture, and nonprofit or community-based organizations. Grant recipients must use the funds to provide comprehensive training, classroom education, curriculum development, workshops, and instructor-supervised field experiences focused on farm and ranch business operations. Additionally, entities receiving grants are required to provide non-Federal matching funds equal to or exceeding the grant amount to support the program's objectives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7920
AG VETS Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7920
    AG VETS Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted