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Farm Program Integrity Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 3:58 AM

Summary of Bill S 2610

The Farm Program Integrity Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2610, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at ensuring the integrity of farm programs. The bill seeks to address issues related to fraud, waste, and abuse in federal farm programs by implementing stricter oversight and accountability measures.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Department of Agriculture to conduct regular audits of farm program participants to ensure compliance with program rules and regulations. This would help prevent individuals or entities from taking advantage of loopholes or engaging in fraudulent activities to receive benefits they are not entitled to.

Additionally, the Farm Program Integrity Act of 2023 includes provisions to increase transparency in the administration of farm programs. This would involve making information about program eligibility requirements, payment calculations, and program outcomes more readily available to the public. By increasing transparency, the bill aims to hold program administrators accountable and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Farm Program Integrity Act of 2023 is designed to strengthen the integrity of federal farm programs and protect the interests of taxpayers. By implementing stricter oversight and accountability measures, the bill aims to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in farm programs and promote greater transparency in program administration.

Current Status of Bill S 2610

Bill S 2610 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2610 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2610'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 2610

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2610

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2610

Farm Program Integrity Act of 2023
Farm Program Integrity Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify payment and other limitations for commodity programs, and for other purposes.

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