Improve farmland retention.

Shomari Figures · Alabama · Democratic

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introduced a “Rural Futures” package, four bills aimed at protecting SNAP, providing financial assistance to rural hospitals, improving farmland retention, and expanding workforce development in rural communities

Figures introduced a package that includes legislation aimed at improving farmland retention.

Media | Representative Shomari Figures
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H.R. 8502. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on ways to increase opportunities for 1890 Institutions to conduct educational programs and provide technical assistance with respect to issues relating to the transfer of agricultural land and assets, including heirs property, to the next generation of farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture.

Figures introduced legislation directing USDA to study ways to expand 1890 Institutions' role in helping transfer agricultural land and assets to the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

CREC-2026-04-27-pt1-PgH3122.pdf
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The HARVEST Act ... requires a comprehensive report on opportunities to expand the role of land-grant colleges and universities in providing education and technical assistance related to heirs' property, improving land retention and generational wealth in agricultural communities.

Figures backed legislation aimed at heirs' property assistance and land retention in agricultural communities.

Figures Introduces “Rural Futures” Package Ahead of Farm Bill Vote | Representative Shomari Figures
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Evidence

Entry in the Congressional Record (Apr 27, 2026) noting introduction of a bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on ways to increase opportunities for 1890 Institutions to provide educational programs and technical assistance concerning transfer of agricultural land and assets, including heirs property.

Official Congressional Record documents the introduction of H.R. 8502 (Apr 27, 2026), which would commission a USDA study aimed at helping 1890 Institutions offer education/technical assistance on transfer of farmland and heirs property — a targeted step toward addressing farmland retention.

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CREC-2026-04-27-pt1-PgH3122.pdf
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Legislative tracking entry for H.R. 8502 (sponsored by Rep. Shomari Figures) shows the bill was introduced April 27, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture; status remains in committee (no enactment recorded).

Bill-tracking record confirms Representative Shomari Figures sponsored H.R. 8502 (study on heirs property/land-transfer technical assistance) and that the measure was referred to House Agriculture committee and is pending — indicating action taken but not delivered into law or program implementation as of the lookback window.

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LegiScan bill page for H.R. 8502 (introduced Apr 27, 2026)
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Rep. Figures sponsored H.R. 8502 (introduced Apr 27, 2026) directing USDA to study ways to increase 1890 Institutions' capacity to provide education/technical assistance on land transfer and heirs property — a targeted legislative step toward improving farmland retention. The bill was referred to the House Agriculture Committee and has not been enacted or implemented, so the campaign promise to improve farmland retention has not been delivered. Because he materially advanced legislation on the issue, an effort badge is warranted despite lack of delivery.

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