H.R. 6944In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would fund grants for rollover safety bars on older tractors
Data as of July 12, 2026
A new bill would authorize $725,000 yearly from 2027-2031 in grants covering 70% of costs to add rollover protection to older tractors.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
Decoded
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
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- 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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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.
- Introduced:
- January 6, 2026
- Latest action:
- January 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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