# 115-hr-5217: Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act of 2017

115-hr-5217, Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act of 2017, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA); status Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5217
- Congress: 115
- Title: Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act of 2017
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced: 2018-03-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act of 2017 This bill establishes the White House Rural Council within the Executive Office of the President to make recommendations and coordinate the efforts of the executive branch regarding economic development in rural areas.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2018-03-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] (R-KY), 2018-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [115-hr-5217 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5217)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5217 (as of 2025-11-18).