Bill > HR3448

This bill amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to enhance the Livestock Indemnity Payment (LIP) program by establishing additional payments for unborn livestock death losses. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to provide extra compensation to eligible farmers who experience unborn livestock deaths due to specified conditions on or after January 1, 2025. The additional payments will be calculated at a rate determined by the Secretary, not exceeding 85 percent of the lowest weight class livestock payment rate. The payment amount will vary depending on the type of livestock, with different multipliers for different animal species (e.g., 1 for some animals, 2 for others, 12 for certain types, and an average number based on typical birthing cycles for others). "Unborn livestock death losses" are defined as losses of gestating livestock at the time of the animal's death. This enhancement aims to provide more comprehensive support to farmers who suffer economic losses from unexpected livestock deaths before birth.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3448/all-info