H.R. 6500
Referred to CommitteeVET-2-FARM Act of 2018
Introduced 7/24/2018•115th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
7/24/2018 • House
Summary
Veteran Empowerment and Training to Facilitate Agricultural Revitalization and Mobilization Act of 2018 or the VET-2-FARM Act of 2018
This bill expands the assistance that is available to veteran farmers or ranchers from Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.
The bill also
- specifies or modifies the definition of "veteran farmer or rancher" for several USDA programs,
- requires the USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide additional information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces regarding agriculture-related employment and training opportunities,
- requires the USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to consult with specified federal departments and agencies regarding activities that assist veterans with agriculture-related employment, and
- requires USDA to report annually to Congress regarding positions and training opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
Introduced in House • 7/24/2018
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food
Agricultural educationAgricultural insuranceGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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Originated in the House
Introduced
July 24, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House7/24/2018