A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a cost-share grant program for retrofitting agricultural tractors with approved rollover protection structures (ROPS) that include a seatbelt and meet certain standards. The program covers 70% of the cost to purchase, transport, and install the ROPS, with a possible higher percentage if costs exceed $500.

Sec. 1, Cost-share grants for rollover protection structures: The bill defines key terms, including eligible entities (agricultural producers and schools providing agricultural instruction), eligible equipment (agricultural tractors), and approved rollover protection structures (ROPS meeting standards like SAE J2194 or J1194). The Secretary must award grants covering 70% of costs, but if documented costs exceed $500, the grant percentage may increase. The Secretary will select a nongovernmental Program Administrator through competitive bids to identify approved ROPS and eligible equipment, run the application process, and maintain a public website and phone hotline. Eligible entities apply to the Program Administrator, who determines eligibility and grant amount, then the Secretary disburses funds. The bill authorizes $725,000 per year from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with $500,000 for grants, $125,000 for website promotion and upgrades, and $100,000 for the hotline.