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H.R.4339: Veterans' Agricultural Apprenticeship Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (7 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 9, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans' Agricultural Apprenticeship Act of 2017 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 to learn the skills necessary to become successful farmers or ranchers. USDA must carry out the program through agreements with state departments of agriculture that will: select veterans to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
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| Nov. 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| Nov. 9, 2017 |
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.
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| Nov. 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Bost (R-Ill.) |