119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 3, 2026
H.R. 7579In CommitteeAgriculture and Food
Empowering Rural Communities Act
Sponsor: Rep. Letlow, Julia (R-LA)Introduced Feb 13, 2026
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Apr 3
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Feb 13
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
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Apr 3
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Feb 13
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 13
Introduced in House
Feb 13
Introduced in House
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