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Empowering Women in Agriculture Act

USA119th CongressHR-8042| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to significantly expand support for socially disadvantaged women farmers and ranchers . It redefines the term "socially disadvantaged" to explicitly include prejudice based on gender , broadening the scope of individuals eligible for assistance. Furthermore, the legislation designates women's nonprofit organizations as eligible entities to receive outreach and assistance funding. It also extends the authorization for relevant programs from fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2031 , ensuring long-term support. A key provision mandates that not less than 10 percent of the amounts made available for outreach and assistance programs must be specifically used to address the needs of women who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9363
Empowering Women in Agriculture Act
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9363
    Empowering Women in Agriculture Act


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Empowering Women in Agriculture Act

USA119th CongressHR-8042| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to significantly expand support for socially disadvantaged women farmers and ranchers . It redefines the term "socially disadvantaged" to explicitly include prejudice based on gender , broadening the scope of individuals eligible for assistance. Furthermore, the legislation designates women's nonprofit organizations as eligible entities to receive outreach and assistance funding. It also extends the authorization for relevant programs from fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2031 , ensuring long-term support. A key provision mandates that not less than 10 percent of the amounts made available for outreach and assistance programs must be specifically used to address the needs of women who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9363
Empowering Women in Agriculture Act
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9363
    Empowering Women in Agriculture Act


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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