Bill > S1758

This bill amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to enhance funding and support for geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). Specifically, the bill removes previous restrictions on fund availability and payment limitations, ensuring that farmers in remote or economically challenged regions can receive financial support. The legislation establishes mandatory funding for these farmers, starting at $10 million in fiscal year 2026 and incrementally increasing to $15 million in fiscal year 2031 and subsequent years. The Secretary of Agriculture will be empowered to provide payments to geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers without imposing payment amount limitations, provided that sufficient funds are available to meet all received applications. This bill aims to provide more consistent and predictable financial assistance to farmers who face challenges due to their geographic location, helping to support agricultural communities in harder-to-reach or economically challenged regions of the United States.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1758/all-info