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Defend American Agriculture Act

USA119th CongressHR-9781| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2026
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes a temporary increase in the aggregate funding authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). It amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to modify the current $30 billion limit on the CCC's outstanding obligations. Specifically, the bill raises the aggregate funding cap to $45 billion for a defined period. This higher limit would be effective from the date of the Act's enactment until September 30, 2031 . After this date, the aggregate funding authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation would revert to its previous level of $30 billion .
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Defend American Agriculture Act

USA119th CongressHR-9781| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2026
This legislation proposes a temporary increase in the aggregate funding authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). It amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to modify the current $30 billion limit on the CCC's outstanding obligations. Specifically, the bill raises the aggregate funding cap to $45 billion for a defined period. This higher limit would be effective from the date of the Act's enactment until September 30, 2031 . After this date, the aggregate funding authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation would revert to its previous level of $30 billion .
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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