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US HR4308

US HR4308
Smoke Exposure Crop Insurance Act of 2023


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Introduced
06/22/2023
In Committee
07/28/2023
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 Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Smoke Exposure Crop Insurance Act of 2023, requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to conduct research and development on a policy to insure wine grapes (including those produced in California, Oregon, and Washington) against losses due to wildfire smoke exposure. Within 1 year of the bill's enactment, the FCIC must either carry out this research itself or enter into contracts with qualified persons to do so. Additionally, within 18 months of enactment, the FCIC must make this insurance policy available if the requirements of the Federal Crop Insurance Act are met. The bill also requires the FCIC to submit a report to Congress within 2 years of enactment, detailing the research results, the policies made available, and the feasibility of a product that allows producers to claim indemnities based on post-harvest, post-vinification testing that demonstrates smoke damage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. (on 07/28/2023)

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