Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act

This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a direct payment program within 180 days of enactment for specialty crop growers and wine producers . The program aims to compensate for covered losses , which include increased costs, reduced exports, and lost revenue, specifically those resulting from an increased tariff burden introduced by other countries on U.S. products on or after January 20, 2025. The program's administration will be similar to the existing Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Secretary to purchase surplus crops , excluding wine grapes, for distribution to various nutrition assistance programs like school meal programs and SNAP. The Secretary must provide annual reports to Congress until 2030 detailing these payments and purchases. Necessary appropriations are authorized for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives, with a small portion allocated for administrative costs.