A bill to provide that the Budget of the U.S. Government for the fiscal year 1977 and subsequent fiscal years shall contain the same functional categories as those that were in effect for fiscal year 1975, including the functional category of "Agriculture and Rural Development" and "Community Development and Housing".

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to formulate five-year goals in specified areas of rural development and to include a detailed accounting of the progress made and anticipated in meeting such goals in an annual report to Congress. Requires in such report an analysis of the legislative, financial, institutional and other capabilities and constraints which are relevant to meeting such goals. Requires the appointment of a new Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development within 60 days if a vacancy should occur in such position.…