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Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act

USA119th CongressHR-2156| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act" amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish an exception to certain payment limitations for agricultural assistance programs. This bill aims to provide greater access to disaster aid for those who primarily derive their income from farming. Under this exception, payment limitations will not apply to a person or legal entity if 75 percent or more of their average adjusted gross income comes from farming, ranching, or silviculture activities. These activities are broadly defined to include agri-tourism, direct-to-consumer marketing, and the sale of agricultural equipment. The exception specifically applies to "excepted payments or benefits," which include various disaster assistance programs under the Agricultural Act of 2014 and programs like the Livestock Indemnity Program and Tree Assistance Program under the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4127
Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-984
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4127
    Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act


  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-984
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act

USA119th CongressHR-2156| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
The "Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act" amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish an exception to certain payment limitations for agricultural assistance programs. This bill aims to provide greater access to disaster aid for those who primarily derive their income from farming. Under this exception, payment limitations will not apply to a person or legal entity if 75 percent or more of their average adjusted gross income comes from farming, ranching, or silviculture activities. These activities are broadly defined to include agri-tourism, direct-to-consumer marketing, and the sale of agricultural equipment. The exception specifically applies to "excepted payments or benefits," which include various disaster assistance programs under the Agricultural Act of 2014 and programs like the Livestock Indemnity Program and Tree Assistance Program under the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4127
Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-984
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4127
    Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act


  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-984
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

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

Agriculture and Food

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