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US HB7533
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shomari Figures
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AI Summary
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Reauthorizes the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program through fiscal years 2026-2030 with $50,000,000 authorized annually
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Targets rural communities with populations under 20,000, requiring at least 10% of annual grant funds go to communities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants
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Removes "industry cluster" requirements throughout the program, broadening eligibility to focus on declining industries and economic opportunities more generally
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Requires State rural development offices to concur on grant recipient selections and mandates diverse industry representation among grantees
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Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2008w) and makes conforming changes to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Legislative Description
RISE Reauthorization Act of 2026 Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Reauthorization Act of 2026
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2/12/2026