HB1167
Type: B Origin: House USA Comments: 0

Justice For Black Farmers Act Of 2023

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The "Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2023" is a federal bill aimed at addressing historical and ongoing discrimination against Black farmers in the United States. The main provisions of the bill include providing land grants to eligible Black individuals, establishing an independent civil rights oversight board within the Department of Agriculture, creating a system for debt relief and technical assistance for Black farmers, and promoting equitable access to farm loans and resources. The bill seeks to rectify systemic injustices faced by Black farmers and promote racial equity in agriculture. If passed, this legislation could significantly impact the livelihoods and opportunities available to Black farmers across the country.

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  • 2023-02-24: Introduced in House

  • 2023-02-24: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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