Bill Summary
The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by reauthorizing the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. Specifically, it makes three key changes:
1. It increases the number of initiatives from three to four, allowing for broader support and innovation in the dairy industry.
2. It raises the funding cap for these initiatives from $20 million to $36 million, providing more financial resources to support dairy businesses.
3. The amendments aim to enhance the effectiveness of the initiatives in fostering innovation and improving the competitiveness of the dairy sector.
Overall, this bill seeks to strengthen support for dairy businesses through increased funding and expanded initiatives.
Possible Impacts
Here are three examples of how the proposed legislation to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 regarding dairy business innovation initiatives could affect people:
1. **Increased Funding for Dairy Farmers**: By increasing the funding from $20 million to $36 million, the legislation provides more financial resources for dairy farmers. This additional funding can help farmers invest in innovative technologies, improve production processes, and enhance product quality, leading to potentially higher income and sustainability for dairy operations.
2. **Support for Small and Mid-Sized Dairy Businesses**: With the increase in the number of initiatives from 3 to 4, there is likely to be more diverse programs available to support small and mid-sized dairy businesses. This could lead to tailored support that addresses specific challenges they face, such as marketing, product development, or transitioning to organic practices, ultimately helping these businesses to thrive and compete in the market.
3. **Job Creation and Economic Growth**: As dairy businesses receive more support and funding, there is potential for job creation within the dairy sector and associated industries. Increased investment in dairy innovation may lead to expanded operations, requiring more workforce, which can contribute to local economies and provide employment opportunities in rural areas where dairy farming is a key industry.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 985 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 985
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the
dairy business innovation initiatives.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 5, 2025
Mr. Van Orden (for himself and Mr. Carbajal) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
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A BILL
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the
dairy business innovation initiatives.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DAIRY BUSINESS INNOVATION INITIATIVES.
Section 12513 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C.
1632d) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``3'' and inserting
``4'';
(2) in subsection (g)(1)(A), by striking ``3'' and
inserting ``4''; and
(3) in subsection (i), by striking ``$20,000,000'' and
inserting ``$36,000,000''.
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