Provide more resources and support to help women succeed in the agricultural industry.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Empowering Women in Agriculture Act?
The Empowering Women in Agriculture Act, known as H.R. 8042, has remained in the House Committee on Agriculture since March 23, 2026. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way that most legislation ends in the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Empowering Women in Agriculture Act (H.R. 8042 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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 H.R. 9363 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9363 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.