A bill would direct a study on how to help farmers pass on agricultural land, including family farms.
This bill would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study ways to increase opportunities for historically Black colleges and universities (1890 Institutions) to help farmers. The study would look at how these institutions can offer more education and support on transferring agricultural land and assets, including 'heirs property,' to the next generation of farmers and ranchers.
Today, there is no specific requirement for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study how historically Black colleges and universities (1890 Institutions) can help farmers and ranchers transfer agricultural land, including heirs property. If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of Agriculture would be required to conduct such a study and provide a report to Congress by September 30, 2026, exploring ways to increase these opportunities.
HR 8502 · 119th Congress · April 27, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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