United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 4156 — Support for Ownership and Investment in Land Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

HR 4156 seeks to address topics related to agriculture.

This bill has been introduced in the House and aims to focus on agricultural issues. It has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture for further consideration.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new pilot program for pre-approval or pre-qualification for direct farm ownership loans, alongside existing pilot project provisions.

  • 7 U.S.C. 1983d

    SEC. 333E. PRIOR APPROVAL OR QUALIFICATION AUTHORIZATION PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall carry out a pilot program to establish a pre-approval or pre-qualification process for direct farm ownership loans made under subtitle A in order to streamline the application process and provide greater certainty to borrowers. (b) Eligibility Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary may establish alternative eligibility requirements for direct farm ownership loans under subtitle A that are processed through the pilot program. (2) Limitation.--Applicants satisfying the alternative eligibility requirements shall remain subject to all other provisions of subtitle A. (c) Loan Assessments.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider streamlining the determinations under section 360(b). (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report examining the actions undertaken under, and the results of, the pilot program. (e) Termination of Effectiveness.--The authority provided by this section shall terminate effective September 30, 2030.

    This adds a new section for a pilot program that offers pre-approval or pre-qualification for loans, enhancing the current framework for pilot projects.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4156?
HR 4156 is sponsored by Bacon, Don (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4156?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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