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AGRITOURISM Act

USA119th CongressHR-3470| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (15)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces Act, known as the AGRITOURISM Act , seeks to establish an Office of Agritourism within the Department of Agriculture. This new office will be tasked with encouraging and promoting a wide range of agritourism activities and businesses throughout the United States, including educational experiences, outdoor recreation, entertainment, direct sales, and accommodations. The bill emphasizes that agritourism provides significant financial, educational, and social benefits to communities, such as generating supplemental income for agricultural enterprises, spurring economic development in rural areas, and preserving agricultural heritage. A Director will be appointed to lead the office, responsible for coordinating with USDA agencies, advising the Secretary on agritourism issues, and updating departmental programs to incorporate best practices. The Director will also conduct outreach, facilitate interagency coordination, and enhance farm enterprise development programs that offer financial literacy, business planning, and marketing support for agritourism ventures.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6408
AGRITOURISM Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5203
AGRITOURISM Act
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 20, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3392
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6408
    AGRITOURISM Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5203
    AGRITOURISM Act


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • May 20, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3392
    Introduced in Senate

Agriculture and Food

AGRITOURISM Act

USA119th CongressHR-3470| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
The Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces Act, known as the AGRITOURISM Act , seeks to establish an Office of Agritourism within the Department of Agriculture. This new office will be tasked with encouraging and promoting a wide range of agritourism activities and businesses throughout the United States, including educational experiences, outdoor recreation, entertainment, direct sales, and accommodations. The bill emphasizes that agritourism provides significant financial, educational, and social benefits to communities, such as generating supplemental income for agricultural enterprises, spurring economic development in rural areas, and preserving agricultural heritage. A Director will be appointed to lead the office, responsible for coordinating with USDA agencies, advising the Secretary on agritourism issues, and updating departmental programs to incorporate best practices. The Director will also conduct outreach, facilitate interagency coordination, and enhance farm enterprise development programs that offer financial literacy, business planning, and marketing support for agritourism ventures.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6408
AGRITOURISM Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5203
AGRITOURISM Act
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 20, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3392
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6408
    AGRITOURISM Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5203
    AGRITOURISM Act


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • May 20, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3392
    Introduced in Senate
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (15)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted