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Livestock Disaster Relief Act

USA117th CongressS-2707| Senate 
| Updated: 8/10/2021
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Tester (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Livestock Disaster Relief Act This bill modifies the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) and the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP), with a particular focus on addressing the needs of agricultural producers during droughts. (The Department of Agriculture carries out these programs to assist agricultural producers affected by natural disasters.) The changes include increasing the number of months a producer may receive LFP assistance and allowing transportation costs for feed and water as covered losses under ELAP.
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Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Livestock Disaster Relief Act

USA117th CongressS-2707| Senate 
| Updated: 8/10/2021
Livestock Disaster Relief Act This bill modifies the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) and the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP), with a particular focus on addressing the needs of agricultural producers during droughts. (The Department of Agriculture carries out these programs to assist agricultural producers affected by natural disasters.) The changes include increasing the number of months a producer may receive LFP assistance and allowing transportation costs for feed and water as covered losses under ELAP.
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Timeline
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Tester (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted