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Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2024

4/16/2024, 2:58 PM

Summary of Bill S 4019

The Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 4019, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to make improvements to the Livestock Indemnity Program, which provides financial assistance to livestock producers who have suffered losses due to natural disasters or disease outbreaks.

Some key provisions of the bill include:

1. Increasing the maximum payment amount that producers can receive under the program. 2. Expanding the types of losses that are eligible for reimbursement, including losses due to disease outbreaks and extreme weather events. 3. Streamlining the application process for producers to make it easier for them to access assistance. 4. Providing additional funding to the program to ensure that it can adequately support producers in need. Overall, the Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2024 aims to provide better support to livestock producers who have experienced significant losses due to unforeseen circumstances. This legislation is important for ensuring the stability and viability of the livestock industry in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 4019

Bill S 4019 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2024. Bill S 4019 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 21, 2024.  Bill S 4019's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4019

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 4019

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4019

Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2024
Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2024
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide regular updates to Livestock Indemnity Program payment rates to reflect market prices, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide regular updates to Livestock Indemnity Program payment rates to reflect market prices, and for other purposes.

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