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Southern CROPS Act
5/8/2024, 12:42 PM
Summary of Bill S 4170
The Southern CROPS Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4170, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to support and promote the growth of agricultural crops in the southern region of the United States. The bill specifically focuses on providing resources and assistance to farmers in states such as Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
One of the key provisions of the Southern CROPS Act is the establishment of grant programs to help farmers in the southern region improve their crop production and increase their yields. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as purchasing new equipment, implementing sustainable farming practices, and investing in research and development.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to expand access to markets for southern farmers, both domestically and internationally. This includes funding for marketing initiatives and trade promotion programs to help farmers in the region sell their crops to a wider audience. The Southern CROPS Act also addresses issues related to crop insurance and risk management for farmers in the southern region. The bill aims to improve the availability and affordability of crop insurance options for farmers, as well as provide support for risk management strategies to help farmers mitigate the impact of natural disasters and other unforeseen events. Overall, the Southern CROPS Act is designed to support the agricultural industry in the southern region of the United States by providing resources, assistance, and opportunities for farmers to thrive and succeed in their operations.
One of the key provisions of the Southern CROPS Act is the establishment of grant programs to help farmers in the southern region improve their crop production and increase their yields. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as purchasing new equipment, implementing sustainable farming practices, and investing in research and development.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to expand access to markets for southern farmers, both domestically and internationally. This includes funding for marketing initiatives and trade promotion programs to help farmers in the region sell their crops to a wider audience. The Southern CROPS Act also addresses issues related to crop insurance and risk management for farmers in the southern region. The bill aims to improve the availability and affordability of crop insurance options for farmers, as well as provide support for risk management strategies to help farmers mitigate the impact of natural disasters and other unforeseen events. Overall, the Southern CROPS Act is designed to support the agricultural industry in the southern region of the United States by providing resources, assistance, and opportunities for farmers to thrive and succeed in their operations.
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Current Status of Bill S 4170
Bill S 4170 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2024. Bill S 4170 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 18, 2024. Bill S 4170's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of April 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4170
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4170
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4170
Southern CROPS Act
Southern CROPS Act
Southern Commodities, Rates, Opportunities, Production, and Support Act
A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify provisions relating to base acres, loan rates, and textile mills, and for other purposes.
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