Here’s where you can find information on how USDA is involved in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
USDA was appropriated $28 billion (3.5 percent) of the package. The Act:
* Provides $19.7 billion to increase the monthly amount of nutrition assistance to 31.8 million people.
* Enables expanded opportunities for broadband loans and grants to rural communities.
* Expands funding opportunities to develop water and waste facilities.
* Provides funding to protect and conserve the nation’s forests and farm land.
To report fraud, waste, and abuse on Stimulus spending or fraud, waste, and abuse within any USDA programs or operations, please contact the OIG Hotline.