Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2638

Women in Agriculture Act

Women in Agriculture: New USDA Liaison and Support Programs

Apr 18, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Women in Agriculture Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to a subcommittee for review by the House Committee on Agriculture. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for further study and potential action.

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties and addresses popular issues like rural childcare, but it is still in the very early stages of the legislative process.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 4425 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4425 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill creates a new position called the Women Farmers and Ranchers Liaison within the Department of Agriculture. This person will help women learn about government programs, help them apply for loans or grants, and advocate for them within the agency.
The Department of Agriculture would be required to track and publish annual reports on how much money goes to woman-owned farms. This includes details on grants and loans from the Farm Service Agency to ensure women are getting a fair share of resources.
The policy makes it a priority to fund projects that improve childcare in rural areas. When the government gives out certain rural development loans, they will favor applicants who plan to make childcare more available or affordable for farming families.
It encourages the development of farm tools and machinery specifically designed for women. The bill allows for research grants to create equipment that is easier and safer for women to use on the job.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

Apr 18, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Apr 3, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Women in Agriculture Act

Bill NumberHR 2638

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Data Sources

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D: 2R: 2

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