PLACE Act of 2023
Summary
Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education Act of 2023 or the PLACE Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an initiative and grant program to support peer learning projects related to a wide range of agriculture conservation activities. Under the bill, peer learning means an educational experience for agricultural producers or foresters that includes (1) farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led information sharing, education, or training activities; or (2) the provision of farmer-, rancher-, or forester- led technical assistance. As part of the initiative, USDA must provide at least five grants each fiscal year to support peer learning projects.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 14, 2023
Last action Sep 26, 2023
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Sep 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
lower
Sep 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
lower
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marcus J. Molinaro
RRepublican
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
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