Standardizing USDA Rural Development Access for Western Pacific Territories
This bill ensures that residents of Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and associated Pacific states receive the same access to federal rural development programs as US states. This standardization means local communities can more easily utilize federal funding for housing, infrastructure, and business growth. Consequently, residents in these territories gain equal opportunities for accessing crucial federal resources.
Key points
The Guam and Western Pacific USDA Rural Development office will be granted the same rights and responsibilities as any State USDA Rural Development office.
Residents in these territories and associated states gain equal access to federal rural support programs, including housing loans and infrastructure grants.
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