Law
Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2023
Would have addressed USDA discrimination against Black farmers through debt relief, land-retention and land-grant support, civil-rights reforms, and equity-focused agricultural investment.
Year
2023
Impact
Blocked
Status
Blocked
Party
Democratic Party
Era
Contemporary Era
Impact Context
The bill directly confronted the documented history of federal discrimination against Black farmers, but it remained stuck in committee and did not produce the structural remedies it proposed.
What This Policy Did
The bill directly confronted the documented history of federal discrimination against Black farmers, but it remained stuck in committee and did not produce the structural remedies it proposed.
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Sources
Congress.gov • Government • Feb 24, 2023
Official House bill page and CRS summary explaining the proposed remedies for discrimination against Black farmers.
Congress.gov • Government • Jan 26, 2023
Senate companion history showing the measure's referral and lack of further progress.