Bills · HR 6944
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6944Agriculture and Food
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because tractor rollovers are a leading cause of death and serious injury in agriculture, one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Many older tractors, still in use today, were manufactured before rollover protection structures (ROPS) and seatbelts became standard safety equipment. Without these, a tractor rollover can be fatal.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly reduce farm accidents by making it financially easier for farmers and agricultural schools to upgrade their older tractors with essential safety features. This could directly save lives and prevent debilitating injuries, reducing the personal and economic toll of farm accidents. If it doesn't become law, many older tractors will likely continue to operate without these critical safety features, leaving operators at higher risk of death or severe injury from rollovers.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to farmers and agricultural schools to help pay for adding rollover protection structures (ROPS) and seatbelts to eligible old tractors.
This directly addresses the financial barrier for farmers to upgrade their equipment, enhancing safety.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the grants will generally cover 70% of the cost of purchasing, transporting, and installing the safety structures, with the possibility of covering a higher percentage if costs exceed $500.
This provides clear financial support, making safety upgrades more accessible and encouraging participation.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a "Program Administrator" (a non-governmental organization) to identify eligible safety structures and equipment, process grant applications, and provide information through a website and phone hotline.
This creates a dedicated system to efficiently manage the grant program and make it accessible to potential applicants.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $725,000 annually for five fiscal years (2027-2031) to fund the grants and cover the administrative costs of the program.
This ensures dedicated financial resources are available for the program, allowing it to operate and achieve its safety goals.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 6
Introduced in House
JAN 6
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6944
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 6, 2026
Last actionJan 6, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2026
House BillHR 6944Agriculture and Food
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 6, 2026
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