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Inserts a new section 217 (Office of Agritourism) into the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 immediately after section 216 (7 U.S.C. 6916).
Redesignates the first section 225 (currently at 7 U.S.C. 6925, relating to the Food Access Liaison) as section 224A.
Amends section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 7014(b)) by adding at the end a new paragraph (11) recognizing the Secretary's authority to carry out section 217.
Creates a permanent Office of Agritourism within the Department of Agriculture, requires the Secretary to appoint a Director, and directs that office to promote, coordinate, and support agritourism activities across the States. The bill defines agritourism terms and describes the Director’s duties and authorities to provide outreach, technical assistance, and coordination with State and local partners.
Also includes a technical redesignation and a conforming amendment to give the Secretary authority to carry out the new office. The measure is administrative and policy-focused rather than funding-heavy or regulatory in nature.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced May 15, 2025 by Suhas Subramanyam · Last progress May 15, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House