II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2573 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 20, 2018 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize the appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran and Beginning Farmers Technical Assistance Act . 2. Appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program Section 310B(i)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(4) ) is amended by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 .