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Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act

USA119th CongressHR-1613| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Daniel Meuser (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act," amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to undertake or contract for research and development into a new insurance policy. This policy would specifically cover the production of mushroom growing media and mushrooms themselves, aiming to provide financial protection for mushroom farmers. The research is mandated to evaluate policy effectiveness, considering various risks unique to mushroom cultivation. These include losses due to pests (such as phorid and sciarid flies), fungal and viral pathogens , and other causes like electricity loss from weather or growing media loss from excessive rainfall events. The policy development must also consider best practices, coverage for different production phases, streamlined reporting, and protection against revenue losses. Upon completion of the research, the FCIC is required to make the developed policy available, provided certain statutory requirements are met. Furthermore, the Corporation must submit a comprehensive report to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees within two years, detailing the research results and offering recommendations for the new insurance product.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3815
Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-741
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3815
    Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-741
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act

USA119th CongressHR-1613| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
This bill, titled the "Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act," amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to undertake or contract for research and development into a new insurance policy. This policy would specifically cover the production of mushroom growing media and mushrooms themselves, aiming to provide financial protection for mushroom farmers. The research is mandated to evaluate policy effectiveness, considering various risks unique to mushroom cultivation. These include losses due to pests (such as phorid and sciarid flies), fungal and viral pathogens , and other causes like electricity loss from weather or growing media loss from excessive rainfall events. The policy development must also consider best practices, coverage for different production phases, streamlined reporting, and protection against revenue losses. Upon completion of the research, the FCIC is required to make the developed policy available, provided certain statutory requirements are met. Furthermore, the Corporation must submit a comprehensive report to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees within two years, detailing the research results and offering recommendations for the new insurance product.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3815
Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-741
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3815
    Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-741
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Daniel Meuser (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted