House bill · H.R. 8472 (119th Congress)
Support for Ownership and Investment in Land Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Don Bacon (U.S. Representative, NE-2, Republican)
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Summary
Support for Ownership and Investment in Land Act of 2026 This bill establishes a pilot program for an expedited qualification and approval process for eligible Department of Agriculture (USDA) farm ownership loans. Under a new pilot program, USDA must streamline the application review process for borrowers seeking (1) direct farm ownership loans, or (2) USDA guaranteed farm ownership loans that are serviced by a Preferred Certified Lender. Specifically, USDA must consider streamlining the process for (1) certifying eligibility and reviewing financial information, and (2) making determinations regarding the farming plan and financial situation of an applicant. The pilot program expires on September 30, 2031.
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House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Apr 23, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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