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Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5367| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2025
Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (7)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a new pilot program under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide development loans and loan guarantees to qualified beginning farmers and ranchers. The program aims to address the challenge faced by new farmers in securing financing for long-term capital investments , defined as "development expenditures" that benefit the business for over a year. These expenditures can include initial assets, infrastructure, soil fertility improvements, equipment, branding, and business management systems. Loans under this pilot program will have specific terms, including repayment periods of 3 to 10 years, a maximum amount of $100,000, and interest rates ranging from zero to three percent. Borrowers will be required to make annual interest payments and flexible principal repayments, with a minimum of one percent of the remaining balance due annually. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture must provide comprehensive training and support to borrowers on critical farm and ranch management issues, such as bookkeeping, taxation, credit, and risk management, utilizing existing agricultural support programs. The Secretary is also mandated to evaluate the program continuously and submit biennial reports to Congress on its operation and outcomes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8598
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2024
Sep 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2797
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8598
    Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2024


  • September 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2797
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-2797: Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025

Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5367| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2025
This bill establishes a new pilot program under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide development loans and loan guarantees to qualified beginning farmers and ranchers. The program aims to address the challenge faced by new farmers in securing financing for long-term capital investments , defined as "development expenditures" that benefit the business for over a year. These expenditures can include initial assets, infrastructure, soil fertility improvements, equipment, branding, and business management systems. Loans under this pilot program will have specific terms, including repayment periods of 3 to 10 years, a maximum amount of $100,000, and interest rates ranging from zero to three percent. Borrowers will be required to make annual interest payments and flexible principal repayments, with a minimum of one percent of the remaining balance due annually. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture must provide comprehensive training and support to borrowers on critical farm and ranch management issues, such as bookkeeping, taxation, credit, and risk management, utilizing existing agricultural support programs. The Secretary is also mandated to evaluate the program continuously and submit biennial reports to Congress on its operation and outcomes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8598
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2024
Sep 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2797
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8598
    Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2024


  • September 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2797
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (7)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-2797: Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted