S-3062 : Still Just a Bill

Veteran Empowerment and Training to Facilitate Agricultural Revitalization and Mobilization Act of 2018 or the VET-2-FARM Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide additional information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces regarding agriculture-related employment and training opportunities.

The Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison must:

  • provide information to veterans concerning the availability of, and eligibility requirements for, positions identified within USDA that are available to employ or train veterans;
  • consult with specified federal departments and agencies regarding activities that assist veterans with agriculture-related employment; and
  • establish and periodically update a website with information regarding employment and training opportunities for service members and veterans.

USDA must report annually to Congress regarding positions and training opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-13IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Senate
2018-06-13IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tina Smith [D] (MN)
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Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
  • Agricultural education
  • Employee hiring
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Agriculture

Related Bills

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