Harvest act
Harvest Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Harvest Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study how to improve opportunities for 1890 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to offer educational programs and technical assistance. Specifically, the study will focus on helping farmers and ranchers, particularly those dealing with ‘heirs property,’ transfer their land and assets to the next generation. The goal is to address challenges related to the transfer of agricultural land, including issues surrounding heirs property.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Agriculture will conduct a study.
- The study will focus on 1890 Institutions (HBCUs).
- The study will address the transfer of agricultural land and assets.
- The study will specifically examine heirs property.
- The report on the study is due to Congress by September 30, 2026.
Who is affected
- Farmers and ranchers
- 1890 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Landowners
- Agricultural communities
- The Secretary of Agriculture
Notable changes
- The bill defines ‘heirs property’ for the purpose of the study.
- It establishes a specific deadline for the Secretary of Agriculture to complete and submit the study report.
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