HR 7579
Empowering Rural Communities Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:10 AM
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Bill overview
The Empowering Rural Communities Act aims to improve access to USDA Rural Development grant programs by establishing a dedicated technical assistance set-aside. Specifically, 2.5% of each Rural Development discretionary grant program’s funding will be reserved for activities like training, application support, and project planning. This funding will prioritize communities lacking grant writing staff, those with historically low participation rates, and areas facing economic hardship. The Secretary will report annually on the program’s effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
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