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House Agriculture Committee releases fact sheet on Build Back Better Act provisions
Story Date: 11/4/2021
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Source: US HOUSE AG COMMITTEE, 11/3/21
The House Agriculture Committee today released the
following fact sheet on the agriculture and forestry provisions included in the
Build Back Better Act.
The agricultural provisions in the Build Back Better plan include billions of
dollars for critical investments in agriculture and our rural communities.
Included in this package are multiple bipartisan proposals that House
Agriculture Committee Members have fought to include. These timely investments
will provide resources to mitigate climate change, improve quality of life in
rural communities, and commit millions of dollars to agricultural education
across the country.
Strategic investments include:
$2 billion in investments in agricultural research and infrastructure; other
countries like China are outspending the US on research investments and this
money will help close the gap.
$18 billion in rural job-promoting investments to ensure those living in rural
America, on tribal lands, and our insular areas have access to clean water and
reliable and efficient renewable energy. This funding will also support
investment in renewable biofuels infrastructure important to farmers and our
fight against climate change, and flexible funding for rural community growth.
$27.15 billion in investments in forestry programs to help combat forest fires
and contribute to healthy, resilient forests.
$12 billion in critical debt relief for farmers in need and for USDA to tailor
its programs to support new and existing farmers through outreach, education,
and technical assistance. This is offset by $6 billion in funding that was
included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
$28.29 billion in historic investments in vital conservation programs and
support for farmers and producers.
A link to the full fact sheet can be found here.
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