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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. BACON:H.R. 8472.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1 Section 8, Clause 3[Page H3092]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[<p><strong>Support for Ownership and Investment in Land Act of 2026</strong></p><p>This bill establishes a pilot program for an expedited qualification and approval process for eligible Department of Agriculture (USDA) farm ownership loans.</p><p>Under a new pilot program, USDA must streamline the application review process for borrowers seeking (1) direct farm ownership loans, or (2)&nbsp;USDA guaranteed farm ownership loans that are serviced by a Preferred Certified Lender. Specifically, USDA must consider streamlining the process for (1) certifying eligibility and reviewing financial information, and (2) making determinations&nbsp;regarding the farming plan and financial situation of an applicant.</p><p>The pilot program expires on September 30, 2031.</p>]]></text>
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