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US HR3815

Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act


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Introduced
06/05/2023
In Committee
07/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development to create a policy to insure the production of mushroom growing media and mushrooms themselves. The bill specifies that the policy should consider various risks to mushroom production, such as pests, fungal and viral pathogens, loss of electricity, and extreme rainfall events. The policy should also take into account best practices, streamlined reporting requirements, and protection for revenue losses. The Corporation is required to submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the research and development results and any recommendations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. (on 07/10/2023)

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