H.R. 8042 Introduced Agriculture and Food

Empowering Women in Agriculture Act

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] Introduced March 24, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action March 24, 2026

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  1. Mar 24, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  2. Mar 24, 2026 Introduced in House

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