HR7609Referred to Committee

Rural Development Modernization Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-20
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Jim Costa
Jim Costa
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 90.0% (528 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Referred 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.

2026-02-20

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would update federal programs that help develop rural areas, likely including improvements to loans, grants, and infrastructure projects for farming communities and small towns. The changes would probably affect farmers, rural businesses, and residents in less populated regions who rely on government support for things like broadband internet, water systems, and economic development. Since the bill has been sent to multiple committees, it likely touches on agriculture, energy, natural resources, and financial services in rural America.

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Agriculture and Food
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