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AGRITOURISM Act

USA119th CongressS-3392| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (15)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the AGRITOURISM Act, aims to significantly bolster the agritourism sector by establishing a dedicated Agritourism Advisor within the Department of Agriculture. The legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to designate a senior official in the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development for this role. This Advisor will be tasked with actively encouraging and promoting diverse agritourism activities and businesses across all States and on Indian Tribal lands, recognizing agritourism's substantial benefits for rural communities and agricultural enterprises. To achieve these goals, the Agritourism Advisor will undertake several key responsibilities, including coordinating with USDA agencies , advising the Secretary on agritourism issues, and updating departmental programs to reflect best practices. The Advisor will also conduct outreach, provide technical assistance, and facilitate interagency program coordination. Furthermore, the role involves reviewing and improving farm enterprise development programs that offer financial literacy and business planning. This comprehensive approach seeks to foster the growth of agritourism, offering alternative revenue streams for agricultural enterprises and enriching rural communities.
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Timeline
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3470
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3470
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)


  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

AGRITOURISM Act

USA119th CongressS-3392| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This bill, known as the AGRITOURISM Act, aims to significantly bolster the agritourism sector by establishing a dedicated Agritourism Advisor within the Department of Agriculture. The legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to designate a senior official in the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development for this role. This Advisor will be tasked with actively encouraging and promoting diverse agritourism activities and businesses across all States and on Indian Tribal lands, recognizing agritourism's substantial benefits for rural communities and agricultural enterprises. To achieve these goals, the Agritourism Advisor will undertake several key responsibilities, including coordinating with USDA agencies , advising the Secretary on agritourism issues, and updating departmental programs to reflect best practices. The Advisor will also conduct outreach, provide technical assistance, and facilitate interagency program coordination. Furthermore, the role involves reviewing and improving farm enterprise development programs that offer financial literacy and business planning. This comprehensive approach seeks to foster the growth of agritourism, offering alternative revenue streams for agricultural enterprises and enriching rural communities.
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Timeline
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3470
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3470
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)


  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (15)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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