To address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this title: The term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights, provides independent Civil Rights Oversight Board There is established in the Department of Agriculture an independent board, to be known as the Department of Agriculture Civil Rights Oversight Board— to oversee, and creates equity Commission There is established in the Department of Agriculture the Equity Commission, the purposes of which are— to study historical and continuing discrimination by the Department of Agriculture. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, grants, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Environment, Finance, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines definitions In this title: The term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights.
- Provides independent Civil Rights Oversight Board There is established in the Department of Agriculture an independent board, to be known as the Department of Agriculture Civil Rights Oversight Board— to oversee...
- Creates equity Commission There is established in the Department of Agriculture the Equity Commission, the purposes of which are— to study historical and continuing discrimination by the Department of Agriculture...
- Creates office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights reforms.
- Provides data collection and reporting.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this title: The term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights, provides independent Civil Rights Oversight Board There is established in the Department of Agriculture an independent board, to be known as the Department of Agriculture Civil Rights Oversight Board— to oversee, and creates equity Commission There is established in the Department of Agriculture the Equity Commission, the purposes of which are— to study historical and continuing discrimination by the Department of Agriculture.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Environment, Finance, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill defines definitions In this title: The term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights, provides independent Civil Rights Oversight Board There is established in the Department of Agriculture an independent board, to be known as the Department of Agriculture Civil Rights Oversight Board— to oversee, and creates equity Commission There is established in the Department of Agriculture the Equity Commission, the purposes of which are— to study historical and continuing discrimination by the Department of Agriculture.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Adams (for herself, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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