A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

This bill establishes a program within the Department of Agriculture to provide cost-share grants for the installation of rollover protection structures (ROPS) on agricultural tractors. The grants aim to enhance safety by helping eligible entities, such as agricultural producers and various eligible schools , cover the costs of purchasing, transporting, and installing these crucial safety devices. An approved ROPS must include a seatbelt and meet specified safety standards like SAE J2194. The grant program will generally cover 70 percent of the total costs for retrofitting eligible equipment, with provisions for increased percentages if costs exceed $500. A non-governmental Program Administrator , selected through competitive bids, will manage applications, identify approved ROPS, and operate a public website and hotline. Funding is authorized at $725,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with $500,000 specifically for grants and the remainder supporting the Program Administrator's operational costs, including website and hotline services. This initiative seeks to significantly improve safety on farms and in agricultural education settings.