Colonel Gary LaGrange AgVets Act of 2026
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This bill would provide grants to organizations that offer farming and ranching education and training opportunities for veterans.
What it does
This bill would direct the Department of Agriculture to award competitive grants to support farming and ranching opportunities for veterans. These grants would be used by eligible organizations, such as colleges, state agriculture departments, and nonprofits, to provide education and training services. The program aims to establish and enhance agricultural career paths for those who have served in the military.
Who is affected
This bill directly affects military veterans by providing them with education and training services focused on farming and ranching opportunities. It also impacts several types of organizations eligible for federal grants, including cooperative extension services, land-grant and non-land-grant colleges and universities, state departments of agriculture, and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, the Department of Agriculture is affected as the agency responsible for administering these competitive grants.
Key provisions
- Establishment of veteran agricultural grants. Directs the Department of Agriculture to award competitive grants to support farming and ranching opportunities for veterans.
- Education and training services. Provides funding for programs designed to offer education and training to veterans entering the agricultural sector.
- Eligibility for diverse organizations. Authorizes various entities to apply for grants, including land-grant and non-land-grant colleges, state departments of agriculture, cooperative extension services, and nonprofit organizations.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
Not applicable: Bill establishes wholly new authority with no reference to prior law
Stated purpose
The bill aims to expand farming and ranching opportunities for veterans by providing competitive grants to educational institutions, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations for training and education services.