HR 5086 · 103th Congress · Agriculture and Food

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility of county-based rural development boards, develop a strategy for adoption of national rural development goals and objectives, establish a training program for local county board leaders, providing roles and responsibilities for State rural development councils, substate regional organizations, and 1862 and 1890 land grant institutions, and establish a grant program for financing various rural and small community development initiatives, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1994-09-23· Sponsored by Rep. Baesler, Scotty [D-KY-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.(1994-10-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a pilot program under which county-based rural development boards may apply to the Secretary of Agriculture for specified rural development project grants. Requires project cooperation with State rural development councils and land grant institutions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) create a national training and information system; and (2) publish a statement of national rural development goals.…

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