Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help rural areas that are struggling — such as communities dealing with long-term poverty, economic hardship, lack of clean water, poor sewer services, or inadequate housing — get better access to USDA programs designed to support rural development. USDA would provide this help directly or through agreements with local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to build up local know-how and capacity. The bill also requires USDA to send Congress a yearly report, available to the public, on how this assistance has affected these communities.

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