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FARMER Act of 2024
4/22/2024, 6:30 PM
Summary of Bill S 4081
The FARMER Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 4081, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of supporting and protecting farmers across the country. The bill focuses on several key areas related to agriculture and farming practices.
One of the main provisions of the FARMER Act is the establishment of a new grant program to provide financial assistance to farmers who have been adversely affected by natural disasters, such as droughts, floods, or wildfires. This program aims to help farmers recover from these events and continue their operations.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote sustainable farming practices and conservation efforts. It encourages farmers to adopt practices that reduce their environmental impact, such as using cover crops, rotating crops, and implementing water conservation measures. The FARMER Act also provides funding for research and development of new technologies that can help farmers improve their efficiency and sustainability. Another important aspect of the FARMER Act is its focus on supporting small and minority-owned farms. The bill includes provisions to increase access to resources and technical assistance for these farmers, as well as measures to address issues of food insecurity in underserved communities. Overall, the FARMER Act of 2024 aims to support and protect farmers, promote sustainable agriculture practices, and ensure the long-term viability of the agricultural industry in the United States. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges facing farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector.
One of the main provisions of the FARMER Act is the establishment of a new grant program to provide financial assistance to farmers who have been adversely affected by natural disasters, such as droughts, floods, or wildfires. This program aims to help farmers recover from these events and continue their operations.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote sustainable farming practices and conservation efforts. It encourages farmers to adopt practices that reduce their environmental impact, such as using cover crops, rotating crops, and implementing water conservation measures. The FARMER Act also provides funding for research and development of new technologies that can help farmers improve their efficiency and sustainability. Another important aspect of the FARMER Act is its focus on supporting small and minority-owned farms. The bill includes provisions to increase access to resources and technical assistance for these farmers, as well as measures to address issues of food insecurity in underserved communities. Overall, the FARMER Act of 2024 aims to support and protect farmers, promote sustainable agriculture practices, and ensure the long-term viability of the agricultural industry in the United States. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges facing farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector.
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Current Status of Bill S 4081
Bill S 4081 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2024. Bill S 4081 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 9, 2024. Bill S 4081's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2669-2671) as of April 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4081
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4081
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4081
FARMER Act of 2024
FARMER Act of 2024
Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience Act of 2024
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4081
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