Bills · HR 7533
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7533Agriculture and Food
RISE Reauthorization Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it continues a vital funding stream for economic growth in America's rural areas, which often face unique challenges like population decline, limited job opportunities, and lack of access to resources. If this bill passes, communities that have struggled with economic stagnation will have a renewed chance to secure federal funding to launch new businesses, improve job training, expand broadband access, or support local industries. The specific focus on smaller communities means that the most underserved rural areas are more likely to receive support.
If this bill doesn't become law, the RISE grant program would lose its authorization and funding after 2025, potentially leaving many rural communities without a key resource for economic development. This could exacerbate existing economic disparities between rural and urban areas and slow down efforts to revitalize struggling small towns, impacting everything from local job markets to the availability of essential services.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the RISE grant program and authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030.
Ensures the continued funding and existence of a critical program supporting rural economic development.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to emphasize rural communities with populations under 20,000, and allocates at least 10% of grant funds specifically to communities under 10,000.
Ensures that the smallest and often most underserved rural areas receive dedicated financial support for economic growth.
PROVISION 03
Requires that grant selections ensure a diverse set of industry bases is represented and requires concurrence from the applicable State rural development office.
Adds new safeguards for fair and broad industry representation while empowering state-level offices in the grant approval process.
PROVISION 04
Shifts the program's focus away from a strict emphasis on "industry clusters" towards a broader definition of "industries in the area served by the partnership" and general "opportunities and networks."
Allows a wider range of economic development projects and local industries to be eligible for funding, adapting to diverse rural needs.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
FEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7533
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last actionMar 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026
House BillHR 7533Agriculture and Food
RISE Reauthorization Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2026
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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