Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act

Hozzl · 2024-09-04T08:05:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8344 Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/4/2024, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8344

Bill 118 hr 8344, also known as the Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing assistance to agricultural producers in the state of Texas. The bill addresses the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers in Texas, including natural disasters, market fluctuations, and other economic hardships.

The Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act proposes a number of measures to support agricultural producers in the state. This includes providing financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have been affected by natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires. The bill also seeks to improve access to markets for Texas agricultural products, as well as provide resources for research and development in the agricultural sector.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to help farmers and ranchers in Texas adapt to changing environmental conditions and implement sustainable farming practices. This includes funding for conservation programs, technical assistance, and education and outreach initiatives. Overall, the Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act aims to support the agricultural industry in Texas and ensure the long-term viability of farming and ranching in the state. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration for passage.

Congressional Summary of HR 8344

Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit a report to Congress on USDA assistance available for agricultural producers in Texas related to Mexico's non-compliance with a 1944 treaty with the United States concerning water utilization.

Specifically, the USDA report must list all of the existing USDA authorities and programs that are or could be made available to provide assistance to agricultural producers in Texas that have suffered economic losses due to Mexico not delivering water to the United States in accordance with the Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, including the Supplementary Protocol.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8344

Bill HR 8344 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2024. Bill HR 8344 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 10, 2024. Bill HR 8344's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. as of September 3, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8344

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8344

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8344

Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit to Congress a report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water.