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BillHR 6969 · 119

Rural Investment for Producers and the Environment (RIPE) Act of 2026

Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds investments in rural areas to support farmers and the environment. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to rural producers for environmentally friendly practices.

Sponsored By

Josh Riley
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 7, 2026
  3. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects rural farmers and producers by providing them with financial assistance for environmentally friendly practices, and impacts local environments by promoting sustainable agriculture methods. Impacts rural communities by investing in their economic development and environmental conservation.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Conservation
IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.