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BillHR 7609 · 119

Rural Development Modernization Act

Introduced
Feb 20, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Modernizes rural development programs by updating policies and procedures. Requires federal agencies to review and improve their rural development efforts.

Sponsored By

Jim Costa
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 20, 2026
  3. Feb 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

This bill affects rural communities and farmers by potentially improving access to federal resources and services. It may also impact federal agencies involved in rural development, such as the Department of Agriculture, by requiring them to update their policies and procedures.

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
4backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 67%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Agriculture
IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, 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.
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.