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Save Our Small Farms Act of 2025

4/24/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2435

Bill 119 hr 2435 aims to make improvements to the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 in order to help farmers who rely on the noninsured crop disaster assistance program. The bill seeks to lower the cost of purchasing coverage, reduce paperwork burdens, and increase payouts under the program. Additionally, the bill aims to encourage farmers to transition gradually to a comprehensive insurance policy under the whole farm risk management insurance plan.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the offering of progressive premium discounts to farmers who commit to purchasing a whole farm plan of insurance. This incentive is designed to make it more financially feasible for farmers to transition to a more comprehensive insurance policy, which can provide greater protection against crop disasters.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 2435 is to support farmers who rely on the noninsured crop disaster assistance program by making it easier and more affordable for them to obtain coverage. By incentivizing the transition to a comprehensive insurance policy, the bill aims to improve the overall risk management strategies of farmers and provide them with greater financial security in the event of crop disasters.

Current Status of Bill HR 2435

Bill HR 2435 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2435 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025.  Bill HR 2435's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. as of April 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2435

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2435

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2435

To amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to assist farmers relying on the noninsured crop disaster assistance program by lowering the cost of purchasing coverage, reducing paperwork burdens, and increasing payouts under that program, and to incentivize farmers to transition gradually to a comprehensive insurance policy under the whole farm risk management insurance plan by offering progressive premium discounts on a commitment to purchase a whole farm plan of insurance.
To amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to assist farmers relying on the noninsured crop disaster assistance program by lowering the cost of purchasing coverage, reducing paperwork burdens, and increasing payouts under that program, and to incentivize farmers to transition gradually to a comprehensive insurance policy under the whole farm risk management insurance plan by offering progressive premium discounts on a commitment to purchase a whole farm plan of insurance.

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