Dairy Farm Resiliency Act

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
The Dairy Farm Resiliency Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4125, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and assistance to dairy farmers in order to help them overcome challenges and maintain their operations.

The Dairy Farm Resiliency Act includes several key provisions. One of the main components of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to dairy farmers who have been impacted by factors such as low milk prices, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances. These grants would be used to help farmers cover operating expenses, invest in new technologies, or make improvements to their operations.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve access to credit for dairy farmers by expanding loan programs and providing loan guarantees through the US Department of Agriculture. This would help farmers secure the financing they need to continue operating their businesses and weather financial challenges. The Dairy Farm Resiliency Act also includes provisions to support research and development in the dairy industry, with the goal of promoting innovation and sustainability. This could involve funding for research on new technologies, best practices, and environmental conservation efforts within the dairy sector. Overall, the Dairy Farm Resiliency Act is designed to provide much-needed support to dairy farmers facing economic challenges and help ensure the long-term viability of the dairy industry in the United States. It is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially being passed into law.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4125

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
The Dairy Farm Resiliency Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4125, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and assistance to dairy farmers in order to help them overcome challenges and maintain their operations.

The Dairy Farm Resiliency Act includes several key provisions. One of the main components of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to dairy farmers who have been impacted by factors such as low milk prices, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances. These grants would be used to help farmers cover operating expenses, invest in new technologies, or make improvements to their operations.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve access to credit for dairy farmers by expanding loan programs and providing loan guarantees through the US Department of Agriculture. This would help farmers secure the financing they need to continue operating their businesses and weather financial challenges. The Dairy Farm Resiliency Act also includes provisions to support research and development in the dairy industry, with the goal of promoting innovation and sustainability. This could involve funding for research on new technologies, best practices, and environmental conservation efforts within the dairy sector. Overall, the Dairy Farm Resiliency Act is designed to provide much-needed support to dairy farmers facing economic challenges and help ensure the long-term viability of the dairy industry in the United States. It is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially being passed into law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the dairy margin coverage program, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit•
Agricultural trade•
Food supply, safety, and labeling•
Livestock

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Latest Action7/28/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.