A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to authorize the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development on a single index insurance policy, and for other purposes.

1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 231, also known as the Federal Crop Insurance Act Amendment, aims to give the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation the authority to conduct research and development on a single index insurance policy. This policy would provide farmers with a new option for crop insurance coverage.

The bill does not specify the details of the single index insurance policy, but it is intended to offer farmers a simpler and more efficient way to protect their crops from natural disasters and other risks. The research and development authorized by this bill will help determine the feasibility and effectiveness of such a policy.

In addition to authorizing research and development on the single index insurance policy, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to crop insurance. These additional purposes are not specified in the bill text, but they may include updates or improvements to existing crop insurance programs. Overall, Bill 119 s 231 is focused on expanding options for crop insurance coverage for farmers and improving the efficiency of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. The research and development authorized by this bill will help inform future decisions about crop insurance policies and programs.
Congress
119

Number
S - 231

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 231, also known as the Federal Crop Insurance Act Amendment, aims to give the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation the authority to conduct research and development on a single index insurance policy. This policy would provide farmers with a new option for crop insurance coverage.

The bill does not specify the details of the single index insurance policy, but it is intended to offer farmers a simpler and more efficient way to protect their crops from natural disasters and other risks. The research and development authorized by this bill will help determine the feasibility and effectiveness of such a policy.

In addition to authorizing research and development on the single index insurance policy, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to crop insurance. These additional purposes are not specified in the bill text, but they may include updates or improvements to existing crop insurance programs. Overall, Bill 119 s 231 is focused on expanding options for crop insurance coverage for farmers and improving the efficiency of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. The research and development authorized by this bill will help inform future decisions about crop insurance policies and programs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to authorize the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development on a single index insurance policy, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/23/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.