Provide federal grants to support economic development and job training programs in rural communities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Reauthorization Act of 2026?
The RISE Reauthorization Act of 2026, known as S. 3861, has been in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry since February 11, 2026. The committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. No progress has occurred on this legislation since February 11, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 3861 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4342 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4342 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Peter Welch (D-VT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
