AIDA

House Bill

H.R. 4586

119th Congress

AIDA

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Representative

Democratic

FL-20

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill expands an existing program called AgrAbility that helps farmers and their family members with disabilities. It allows the program to provide more education and support, especially for young people with disabilities who are interested in farming and related jobs.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

SponsorSheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)

Introduced9/30/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, a

ChamberHouse

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AIDA

This bill expands an existing program called AgrAbility that helps farmers and their family members with disabilities. It allows the program to provide more education and support, especially for young people with disabilities who are interested in farming and

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This bill expands an existing program called AgrAbility that helps farmers and their family members with disabilities. It allows the program to provide more education and support, especially for young people with disabilities who are interested in farming and related jobs.

Bill Number: 4586
Sponsor: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)
Introduced: 9/30/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, a
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: AIDA
Bill Number: 4586
Sponsor: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, a
Introduced: 9/30/2025
Summary: This bill expands an existing program called AgrAbility that helps farmers and their family members with disabilities. It allows the program to provide more education and support, especially for young people with disabilities who are interested in farming and related jobs.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expands an existing program called AgrAbility that helps farmers and their family members with disabilities. It allows the program to provide more education and support, especially for young people with disabilities who are interested in farming and related jobs.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023This bill expands the eligible programs under the AgrAbility grant program of the Department of Agriculture and reauthorizes the program through FY2033. (AgrAbility provides direct education and assistance to farmers and family members with disabilities.)The bill specifies that grants may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations.The bill also provides that the maximum grant award under the program is $260,000. Current law specifies a minimum grant award amount of $150,000, but does not include a maximum amount.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands the eligible programs under the AgrAbility grant program of the Department of Agriculture
Allows grants to be used for education and support programs for youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations
Increases the maximum grant award from $150,000 to $260,000

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would provide more resources and assistance to farmers and aspiring farmers with disabilities, particularly young people. This could make farming more accessible and open up new career opportunities for individuals with disabilities in rural communities across the country.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural education

Agricultural equipment and machinery

Agricultural practices and innovations

Disability and paralysis

Disability assistance

Public-private cooperation

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4586, 119th Congress (2025). "AIDA". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4586

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