Bills · HR 6063
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6063Agriculture and Food
Designating the Guam and Western Pacific USDA Rural Development Office Act
INTRO NOV 17· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to ensure that rural communities in the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States in the Western Pacific receive equal access and attention from the federal government's rural development programs. If this bill becomes law, it would formally empower a local USDA office to act with the full authority of a state office, which could significantly streamline the process for these islands to secure funding and support for critical infrastructure, housing, and economic projects.
Without this bill, these areas might continue to rely on a less formally empowered or more remote administrative structure, potentially leading to delays or difficulties in accessing much-needed federal assistance. By establishing a dedicated, fully authorized representative office, the bill seeks to address long-standing challenges in providing equitable services to these distant but vital U.S. and allied communities, directly impacting their ability to develop and thrive.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and Undersecretary for Rural Development to officially designate the Guam and Western Pacific USDA Rural Development office.
This formalizes the role and authority of a specific regional office for rural development.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that this designated office be given the same rights and responsibilities as a USDA Rural Development office for any State.
This ensures equitable access to federal rural development programs for the specified territories and Freely Associated States.
PROVISION 03
Sets a deadline of 90 days after the bill's enactment for the designation to occur.
This ensures prompt action and prevents undue delays in establishing the office's full authority.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
NOV 17
Introduced in House
NOV 17
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
NOV 17
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6063
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 17, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 17, 2025
House BillHR 6063Agriculture and Food
Designating the Guam and Western Pacific USDA Rural Development Office Act
INTRODUCED NOV 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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