Veterans’ Agricultural Apprenticeship Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 562

Introduced

Jan 15, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Agricultural education Agriculture and Food Congressional oversight Employment and training programs Government lending and loan guarantees Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Summary

Veterans' Agricultural Apprenticeship Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program to make direct loans to farmers and ranchers who will provide mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities for veterans who have not previously operated a farm or ranch.

Actions

Feb 8, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Jan 29, 2019

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1250)
Jan 15, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 15, 2019

Introduced in House

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