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Agricultural Emergency Relief Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 3:58 AM

Summary of Bill S 2698

The Agricultural Emergency Relief Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2698, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide emergency relief to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.

The bill proposes to allocate funding to assist farmers and ranchers in recovering from these disasters, including providing financial assistance for crop and livestock losses, as well as funding for the repair and replacement of damaged equipment and infrastructure. Additionally, the bill aims to support farmers and ranchers in implementing conservation practices to mitigate the impact of future disasters.

Furthermore, the Agricultural Emergency Relief Act of 2023 includes provisions to streamline the process for farmers and ranchers to access emergency relief funds, as well as measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to agricultural emergencies. Overall, this bill seeks to provide much-needed support to the agricultural community in times of crisis, helping to ensure the long-term viability of the farming and ranching industries in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 2698

Bill S 2698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2698 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2698's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3764-3765) as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2698

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2698

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2698

Agricultural Emergency Relief Act of 2023
Agricultural Emergency Relief Act of 2023
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster.

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