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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.

USA119th CongressS-3580| Senate 
| Updated: 1/5/2026
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jan 6, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6944
Introduced in House
  • January 5, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 5, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • January 6, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6944
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6944: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

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.

USA119th CongressS-3580| Senate 
| Updated: 1/5/2026
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.
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Timeline
Jan 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jan 6, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6944
Introduced in House
  • January 5, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 5, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • January 6, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6944
    Introduced in House
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6944: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted