H.R.8042

Empowering Women in Agriculture Act

Introduced·3/24/26
Introduced

H. R. 8042

Introduced in House · April 14, 2026

March 24, 2026

Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick (for herself, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Salinas, and Ms. Brownley) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Empowering Women in Agriculture Act”.