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A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 with respect to transitioning producers from the noninsured crop assistance program to the whole farm revenue insurance plan.

6/6/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4472

Bill 118 s 4472 aims to make changes to the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 in order to help farmers transition from the noninsured crop assistance program to the whole farm revenue insurance plan. This bill is designed to provide support and assistance to producers as they make this transition, which can be a complex and challenging process.

The noninsured crop assistance program provides financial assistance to farmers who experience crop losses due to natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances. The whole farm revenue insurance plan, on the other hand, offers insurance coverage for the entire farm's revenue, rather than just individual crops.

By amending the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, this bill aims to streamline the process for producers to switch from the noninsured crop assistance program to the whole farm revenue insurance plan. This will help farmers better manage their risks and ensure they have adequate financial protection in place. Overall, Bill 118 s 4472 seeks to support and empower farmers as they navigate the changing landscape of agricultural insurance programs. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to improve the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural industry in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 4472

Bill S 4472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4472 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024.  Bill S 4472's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4472

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 4472

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4472

A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 with respect to transitioning producers from the noninsured crop assistance program to the whole farm revenue insurance plan.
A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 with respect to transitioning producers from the noninsured crop assistance program to the whole farm revenue insurance plan.

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