A bill to require training for State and regional employees of the Department of Agriculture on the rural housing and development programs of the Department.

This bill (S 1989) requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to train regional and state employees who work on multifamily housing programs about the agency's rural housing and development initiatives. It mandates comprehensive training covering how to combine multiple programs for single projects, including loan/grant options under the 1949 Housing Act, technical assistance providers, and other federal housing programs like HOME and low-income housing tax credits. The training aims to improve employees' ability to support rural communities by explaining these interconnected resources. It directly affects Agriculture Department staff classified as national employees working on rural housing projects.