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Introduced
05/20/2020
05/20/2020
In Committee
05/20/2020
05/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide food and agriculture emergency aid to States, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Food and Agriculture Emergency Response and Resiliency Program, which would provide emergency aid to eligible entities (such as state governments, state departments of agriculture, nonprofits, and universities) to address urgent issues in the agriculture economy and food supply chain impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill outlines how the aid would be allocated among the states, the process for eligible entities to request aid, and the allowable uses of the aid, which include addressing food supply chain disruptions, supporting agricultural workers, and stabilizing farms and the agriculture economy. The bill appropriates $1 billion for the program, with up to 3% of the funds available for administrative expenses.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 05/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3785/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3785/BILLS-116s3785is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3785/BILLS-116s3785is.pdf.pdf |
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