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HR 5500 118th Congress House Agriculture and Food Agricultural conservation and pollution Agricultural education Employment and training programs Forests, forestry, trees State and local government operations

PLACE Act of 2023

Introduced: September 14, 2023 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sep 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education Act of 2023 or the PLACE Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative and grant program to support peer learning projects related to a wide range of agriculture conservation activities. Under the bill, peer learning means an educational experience for agricultural producers or foresters that includes (1) farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led information sharing, education, or training activities; or (2) the provision of farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led technical assistance.

As part of the initiative, USDA must provide at least five grants each fiscal year to support peer learning projects. 

What's happening now September 26, 2023

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2