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US HB3470

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Suhas Subramanyam

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Office of Agritourism within the Department of Agriculture, led by a Director appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture

  • Directs the Office to promote agritourism activities across all states and U.S. territories, including educational experiences, outdoor recreation, entertainment, direct sales, and farm accommodations

  • Requires the Director to coordinate with USDA agencies, conduct stakeholder outreach, provide technical assistance and mentorship to agritourism businesses, and facilitate interagency program coordination

  • Mandates review and improvement of farm enterprise development programs covering financial literacy, business planning, and marketing specifically for agritourism operations

  • Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to codify the new office and grants the Secretary authority to carry out its functions

Legislative Description

AGRITOURISM Act Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces Act

Agriculture and food

Last Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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