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Mandatory Training for USDA Staff on Rural Housing Assistance Programs

This bill mandates comprehensive training for Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees who manage rural housing and development programs. The goal is to ensure staff are fully knowledgeable about all available loans, grants, and technical assistance options, making it easier for rural residents to access housing funding. This change aims to streamline application processing and improve the utilization of federal housing aid in rural communities.
Key points
Requires mandatory training for State and regional USDA employees working on multifamily housing regarding all rural housing and development programs.
Training covers detailed knowledge of loans, grants, rental assistance restructuring, and combining multiple federal programs (including HOME and CDBG) for single projects.
Improved staff expertise is intended to increase the efficiency and accessibility of federal housing assistance for rural residents.
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Print number: 118_S_1989
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require training for State and regional employees of the Department of Agriculture on the rural housing and development programs of the Department.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1989.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires mandatory training for State and regional USDA employees working on multifamily housing regarding all rural housing and development programs.
  • Training covers detailed knowledge of loans, grants, rental assistance restructuring, and combining multiple federal programs (including HOME and CDBG) for single projects.
  • Improved staff expertise is intended to increase the efficiency and accessibility of federal housing assistance for rural residents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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