H.R. 2244 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Flexible Financing for Rural America Act
H.R. 2244 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 26, 2021, sponsored by Tom O’Halleran with 213 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 213
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Flexible Financing for Rural America Act This bill allows rural utility service providers to submit to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) a request to adjust the interest rate or modify the terms of certain loans. The request shall include a report summarizing how the adjustment or modification will assist the borrower in providing critical utility services to a rural community.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 88 Democrats, 125 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. (Jun 15, 2021)
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Budget Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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