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BillHR 7761 · 119

Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act

Introduced
Mar 3, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 3, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to help heirs of farm property manage and retain their land, and Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide education and resources to these heirs. Funds will be allocated to support this initiative.

Sponsored By

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Democrat · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 3, 2026
  3. Mar 3, 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 heirs of farm property, particularly in rural areas, by providing them with access to education and resources to manage their inherited land. It will help these individuals, often from historically disadvantaged communities, to retain ownership and control of their property.

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
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Agriculture
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.