H.R. 3470 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, May 15, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryNew office to promote farm-based tourism
The bill creates a new Office of Agritourism inside the Department of Agriculture. This office would work to encourage and promote agritourism—which includes things like farm tours and educational experiences, outdoor recreation activities, entertainment and special events, direct sales of farm products, and farm accommodations—across all 50 states.
How it affects you
If you run a farm or rural business, this office could help you develop or market tourism activities. If you're looking for farm experiences like tours, stays, or events in your area, the new office's work to promote agritourism might make those opportunities easier to find and access.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 15, 2025)
Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces Act or the AGRITOURISM Act
This bill establishes an Office of Agritourism within the Department of Agriculture to encourage and promote agritourism activities and businesses in each state.
Under the bill, agritourism activities and agritourism businesses include educational experiences, outdoor recreation, entertainment and special events, direct sales, and accommodations.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3470
A BILL
AGRITOURISM Act
Sponsor: Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) · Introduced May 15, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2025: “Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)”