South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act

12/17/2024, 9:05 AM
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6806)
Bill 118 hr 10113, also known as the "Texas Rio Grande Agricultural Assistance Act," aims to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas who are facing challenges with their farming operations along the Rio Grande. The bill specifically targets farmers in this region who are struggling due to various factors such as drought, flooding, and other natural disasters.

The proposed legislation seeks to allocate funds to these agricultural producers in the form of grants and low-interest loans to help them recover from losses and continue their farming operations. The bill also includes provisions for technical assistance and resources to help farmers improve their resilience to future challenges.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is crucial to support these agricultural producers in Texas, as they play a vital role in providing food and resources to the state and the country as a whole. By providing financial assistance, the bill aims to ensure the sustainability of farming operations along the Rio Grande and protect the livelihoods of these farmers. Opponents of the bill may argue that providing financial assistance to specific agricultural producers in Texas could be seen as favoritism or unfair to farmers in other regions facing similar challenges. They may also raise concerns about the cost of implementing the bill and the potential impact on the federal budget. Overall, the Texas Rio Grande Agricultural Assistance Act aims to provide much-needed support to agricultural producers in Texas facing difficulties with their farming operations along the Rio Grande. The bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these farmers and help them continue their important work in providing food and resources to the state and the country.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10113

Introduced on
2024-11-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/12/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6806)
Bill 118 hr 10113, also known as the "Texas Rio Grande Agricultural Assistance Act," aims to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas who are facing challenges with their farming operations along the Rio Grande. The bill specifically targets farmers in this region who are struggling due to various factors such as drought, flooding, and other natural disasters.

The proposed legislation seeks to allocate funds to these agricultural producers in the form of grants and low-interest loans to help them recover from losses and continue their farming operations. The bill also includes provisions for technical assistance and resources to help farmers improve their resilience to future challenges.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is crucial to support these agricultural producers in Texas, as they play a vital role in providing food and resources to the state and the country as a whole. By providing financial assistance, the bill aims to ensure the sustainability of farming operations along the Rio Grande and protect the livelihoods of these farmers. Opponents of the bill may argue that providing financial assistance to specific agricultural producers in Texas could be seen as favoritism or unfair to farmers in other regions facing similar challenges. They may also raise concerns about the cost of implementing the bill and the potential impact on the federal budget. Overall, the Texas Rio Grande Agricultural Assistance Act aims to provide much-needed support to agricultural producers in Texas facing difficulties with their farming operations along the Rio Grande. The bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these farmers and help them continue their important work in providing food and resources to the state and the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo financially assist certain agricultural producers in the State of Texas with farming operations along the Rio Grande.

Comments

APPROVED
JR
Jamie Rowe
@crab_boil_fines_herbes_horseradish76829
I don't really see what all the fuss is about with this bill. It seems like just another piece of legislation that will have some sort of impact, but who really knows what that will be. In the long run, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it ...

APPROVED
SW
Shane Wagner
@mango_thyme_sassafras30118
This bill hurts farmers like me.

APPROVED
CG
Colten Gill
@jalapeno_benriach_salt49794
I am concerned about this bill and how it may impact our state's agriculture industry. It seems like there are a lot of unanswered questions about how this will actually help those in need. I hope more information is provided soon.

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6806)