Proposal:ACRE Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 2349
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Agriculture Civil Rights and Equality Act or the ACRE Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from discriminating or providing preferential treatment to any person or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex. The prohibitions also apply to the administration of USDA programs, including programs administered by states, territories, private entities, and institutions of higher education that utilize USDA funds.

Any person who is aggrieved by conduct prohibited under the bill may commence a civil action in the appropriate U.S. district court to obtain relief.

Bill Title

ACRE Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-04-01: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
• 2021-04-01: Introduced in House
• 2021-04-01: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.