Bills · HR 7761
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7761Agriculture and Food
Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION APR 3
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because unclear land ownership, especially "heirs' property," is a significant problem for many rural families, disproportionately affecting communities with historical disadvantages. Without clear titles, landowners can't get mortgages, apply for federal farm programs, sell their land easily, or even manage it effectively, often leading to land loss and economic instability.
By extending an existing program and creating a new one to provide free legal help, the bill aims to stabilize land ownership for vulnerable populations. If this bill becomes law, more landowners will have the resources to resolve complex legal issues, which could prevent involuntary land sales, promote sustainable land use, and unlock economic opportunities for families. If it doesn't pass, many heirs' property owners will continue to face barriers to land access and wealth building, potentially leading to further erosion of land ownership in these communities.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the Heirs Property Intermediary Relending Program's authorization from 2023 to 2031.
This continues a crucial program that provides financial assistance to organizations helping resolve complex heirs' property issues.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a new program for the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible nonprofit entities. These entities will provide free legal and accounting services to "underserved heirs" to resolve property ownership and succession on farmland or forest land.
This directly provides free professional services to vulnerable landowners to secure their property rights, which is often a significant barrier.
PROVISION 03
Defines "underserved heirs" to include limited resource heirs (low income), members of socially disadvantaged groups, and veterans with undivided ownership interests in farmland.
This targets assistance to specific populations who historically face greater challenges in resolving heirs' property issues.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $60,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for the new cooperative agreements program.
This provides substantial funding to ensure the new legal services program can operate effectively for several years.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
8
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
MAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7761
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last actionApr 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026
House BillHR 7761Agriculture and Food
Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
