Bill would fund grants for rollover safety bars on older tractors

Q: What does it cost, and who pays?

The bill authorizes $725,000 annually from 2027 through 2031, with $500,000 per year for grants and $225,000 per year for administration. Grants cover 70% of costs, or more above $500 at the Secretary's discretion.

In committeeH.R. 6944Latest action Jan 6, 2026

Sponsor: Randy Feenstra · Representative · IA

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Official title: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

Introduced: January 6, 2026

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A new bill would authorize $725,000 yearly from 2027-2031 in grants covering 70% of costs to add rollover protection to older tractors.

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What does this do?

The bill creates a federal grant program to help pay for adding rollover protection structures (ROPS), including seatbelts, to older tractors lacking them. The Secretary of Agriculture would hire an outside organization to run the program, including approving equipment, managing applications, and operating a website and hotline.

Who does it affect?

Farmers and ranchers with older, unprotected tractors, as well as vocational schools, colleges, and high schools with agriculture programs.

Why does it matter?

Rollover accidents are a leading cause of death and injury on farms, and many older tractors predate safety-structure requirements; the program could reduce that risk.

What does it cost, and who pays?

$725,000 authorized yearly, 2027-2031
$500,000/year for farmer and school grants
$225,000/year for program administration

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IntroducedJan 6, 2026
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: January 6, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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