USDA energy grants opened to agricultural cooperatives under House bill
In committeeH.R. 6093Latest action
Sponsor: Dusty Johnson · Representative · SD
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Official title: Agricultural Cooperative Energy Savings Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 6093 adds agricultural cooperatives with fewer than 2,500 employees to USDA's REAP energy grant program.
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What does this do?
HR 6093 amends existing law to allow agricultural cooperatives with fewer than 2,500 employees to apply for the USDA Rural Energy for America Program, known as REAP. REAP provides grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, including solar panels, wind turbines, and energy-saving equipment. Previously, these cooperatives were not among the eligible groups for this funding.
Who does it affect?
Agricultural cooperatives that currently do not qualify for REAP assistance are the direct targets of this change, particularly mid-sized cooperatives that have grown beyond previous size limits. Farmers and ranchers who are members of those cooperatives, as well as rural communities where the co-ops operate, could be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
Qualifying cooperatives would gain access to grants and loan guarantees for energy-related installations, which could alter their operating costs. Because agricultural cooperatives are often major employers and economic anchors in rural areas, changes to their financial position may have broader local effects.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedNov 18, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Dec 2, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
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