I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3242 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2017 Mrs. Hartzler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To expand access to the Rural Community Facilities Program of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Expansion of access to the Rural Community Facilities Program Section 343(a)(19)(C) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(19)(C) ) is amended— (1) by inserting or (in the case of a determination made on or after April 1 of any fiscal year) 35,000 before inhabitants ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In making such a loan or grant on or after April 1 of any fiscal year, the Secretary shall give priority to applications with respect to community facilities at which public safety, health care, and job training are to be provided. . 2. Allowance of applications from qualified national organizations for grants for essential community facilities technical assistance and training Section 306(a)(26) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(26) ) is amended by adding at the end the following:: (D) National applications The Secretary shall allow applications for grants under this paragraph from qualified organizations for the sole purpose of providing on-site training and technical assistance on a national or multi-State regional basis. .