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Farm Transitions Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6385| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
Donald G. Davis

Donald G. Davis

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Farm Transitions Act of 2025 reauthorizes and significantly amends the Commission on Farm Transitions-Needs for 2050, originally established under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This legislation mandates the Secretary to establish the Commission within 60 days and expands its role to not only study but also make recommendations on critical issues affecting farm transitions. The bill broadens the scope of the Commission's study to include the affordability and timeliness of land access, specific programs like apprenticeships and mentoring , and how State and Federal policies facilitate or impede farm transitions. New areas of focus will encompass heirs' property and land succession , unique barriers faced by historically underserved and women farmers in asset transfer, and leasing and ownership trends , including those involving foreign entities. Finally, the legislation extends the Commission's reporting deadline to two years after enactment and reauthorizes its operations until 2029 , ensuring continued focus on these vital agricultural issues.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7769
Farm Transitions Act of 2024
Dec 2, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7769
    Farm Transitions Act of 2024


  • December 2, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

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

Farm Transitions Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6385| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
The Farm Transitions Act of 2025 reauthorizes and significantly amends the Commission on Farm Transitions-Needs for 2050, originally established under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This legislation mandates the Secretary to establish the Commission within 60 days and expands its role to not only study but also make recommendations on critical issues affecting farm transitions. The bill broadens the scope of the Commission's study to include the affordability and timeliness of land access, specific programs like apprenticeships and mentoring , and how State and Federal policies facilitate or impede farm transitions. New areas of focus will encompass heirs' property and land succession , unique barriers faced by historically underserved and women farmers in asset transfer, and leasing and ownership trends , including those involving foreign entities. Finally, the legislation extends the Commission's reporting deadline to two years after enactment and reauthorizes its operations until 2029 , ensuring continued focus on these vital agricultural issues.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7769
Farm Transitions Act of 2024
Dec 2, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7769
    Farm Transitions Act of 2024


  • December 2, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Donald G. Davis

Donald G. Davis

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

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