Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act

Hozzl · 2025-11-25T17:01:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6018 Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/25/2025, 5:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6018

The bill titled "Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act," introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 6018 on November 10, 2025, aims to provide assistance to rural areas during shutdowns. Specific provisions and directives within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the provided context. The bill's full text and details can be accessed through the official PDF version linked at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6018/BILLS-119hr6018ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 6018

Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act

This bill requires Farm Service Agency (FSA) officers and employees to continue to work during a government shutdown.

As background, under an exception in the Antideficiency Act, an employee whose duties involve the safety of human life or the protection of property may be required to work during a government shutdown (i.e., lapse in appropriations).

Under this bill, any services by an FSA officer or employee are deemed to be for an emergency involving the safety of human life or the protection of property. Thus, if a lapse in FSA appropriations occurs, FSA officers and employees may be required to continue working.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6018

Bill HR 6018 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 10, 2025. Bill HR 6018 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on November 10, 2025. Bill HR 6018's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of November 10, 2025