Bills · S 3075
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3075Agriculture and Food
Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
INTRO OCT 30· LAST ACTION OCT 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it impacts the economic health and sustainability of rural communities. Cooperative businesses often play a vital role in rural economies by providing essential services, creating jobs, and keeping profits within the local community, which can be especially important in areas where traditional businesses struggle.
If this bill becomes law, the rural cooperative development grant program will continue to provide funding and support through 2029, allowing new and existing cooperatives to thrive. If it doesn't pass, the program's authorization would expire, potentially cutting off a critical source of support for rural economic development and leaving many communities without a proven tool for local growth.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the authorization for rural cooperative development grants from 2023 to 2029.
This ensures the continued availability of federal funding for cooperative support in rural areas for an additional five years.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'cooperative development' to explicitly include outreach, education, training, and technical assistance for cooperative startup, expansion, and sustainability.
This clarifies the types of activities eligible for grant funding, making the program more comprehensive in its support.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to give maximum points in grant scoring criteria to applicants meeting specific requirements (referenced as paragraph (5)(F), not detailed in this excerpt).
This provision directs funding towards certain types of applicants, potentially prioritizing specific development goals or demographic groups.
PROVISION 04
Mandates increased data analysis and annual reporting to Congress by the Secretary and an interagency working group on program activities and research findings.
This aims to increase transparency, accountability, and understanding of the program's effectiveness and impact.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 30
Introduced in Senate
OCT 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3075
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 30, 2025
Last actionOct 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025
Senate BillS 3075Agriculture and Food
Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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