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Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2598

The Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2598, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to make improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program, which is a federal crop insurance program that provides coverage for farmers based on their overall farm revenue rather than individual crops.

Some key provisions of this bill include:

1. Increasing the coverage levels available to farmers participating in the program. 2. Allowing for the use of more accurate and up-to-date data in calculating farm revenue. 3. Providing additional support for beginning farmers and ranchers to help them access and participate in the program. 4. Streamlining the application and claims process to make it easier for farmers to participate in the program. Overall, the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023 aims to make the program more effective and accessible for farmers across the country. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have significant implications for the agricultural industry in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 2598

Bill S 2598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2598 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2598's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2598

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2598

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2598

Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023
Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify whole farm revenue protection, and for other purposes.

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