Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

# Summary of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 This comprehensive appropriations bill provides funding for various agricultural, rural development, and food safety programs for fiscal year 2025. Key elements include: ## Major Funding Allocations - $2,000,000 for a Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program, similar to the existing Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program - $700,000 for the Office of Tribal Relations to cover costs for slaughtering, processing, and voluntary meat inspection fees for bison owned by Tribal governments and members - $2,000,000 for a pilot program to provide grants to non-profit organizations and public housing authorities to facilitate acquisition of RHS multi-family housing properties - $2,000,000 to continue the Institute for Rural Partnerships, which will research rural challenges and develop community partnerships - $500,000 for the working group established under the 2019 Appropriations Act - $3,000,000 for the emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance grant program ## Key Restrictions and Provisions - Prohibits use of funds for certain types of travel (first-class travel restrictions) - Bans use of funds to implement or enforce specific regulations (e.g., certain SNAP variety requirements) - Restricts use of funds for certain types of inspections (e.g., horse inspections under specific acts) - Requires specific reporting requirements for various programs - Limits administrative expenses for certain agencies - Prohibits use of funds for certain types of research (e.g., research involving human embryo modification) ## Program-Specific Provisions - Requires at least 10% of funds for certain rural programs to be allocated for persistent poverty counties - Establishes specific funding for rural water, waste disposal, and broadband programs - Includes provisions for rural housing assistance, business development, and community facilities - Contains restrictions on how funds can be transferred between programs The bill includes numerous specific restrictions on fund usage, reporting requirements, and program implementation details, reflecting a detailed approach to managing federal agricultural and food safety funding.