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To make payments for certain losses of crops, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3821

Bill 117 HR 3821, also known as the "Crop Loss Assistance Act," aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who have experienced losses in their crops. The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by farmers due to natural disasters, pests, and other unforeseen circumstances that can result in significant financial losses.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a program that will provide payments to eligible farmers to help offset the costs of crop losses. The bill also includes provisions for the implementation of measures to prevent future crop losses, such as the development of new technologies and practices to improve crop resilience.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a task force to study the impact of crop losses on the agricultural industry and to make recommendations for future policy changes. The bill also includes provisions for the allocation of funds to support research and development in the agricultural sector. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3821 aims to provide much-needed support to farmers who have experienced crop losses and to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the agricultural industry in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 3821

This bill provides funding to expand the Department of Agriculture's Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) to include coverage for losses of crops (including losses due to high winds or derechos) occurring in 2020. Under current law, the program provides disaster payments to agricultural producers who suffered crop, tree, bush, and vine losses resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, and other qualifying natural disasters that occurred in 2018 and 2019.

Current Status of Bill HR 3821

Bill HR 3821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3821 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2021.  Bill HR 3821's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of June 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3821

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3821

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3821

To make payments for certain losses of crops, and for other purposes.
To make payments for certain losses of crops, and for other purposes.

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