S2618-119

Introduced

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Jul 31, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the
Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or
managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal
governments in those counties, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses. The main policy domain is Agriculture, Environment, Government Operations.

Who Benefits and How

farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the More Opportunities for Rural Economies from USDA Grants Act or the MORE USDA Grants Act.
  • Section idC3F81103AB8B499B90D2167BDD57B249: 2. Definitions In this Act: The term High-Density Public Land County means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States—...
  • Section id8D1F63AFAC214262A0EC78FFC4431DD5: 3. Grants Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses.

Key Policy Areas

Agriculture, Environment, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

This bill, To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses.

Policy Domains

Agriculture Environment Government Operations

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 31, 2025

Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself, Mr. Daines, Mr. Schiff, Mr. …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Agriculture Environment Government Operations
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_agriculture"
→ Secretary of Agriculture

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"High-Density Public Land County" §idC3F81103AB8B499B90D2167BDD57B249

a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States— that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census

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