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Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act

USA119th CongressHR-9927| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act , aims to enhance support for agricultural communities facing natural disasters. It achieves this by amending the Food Security Act of 1985 to expand the scope of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) . Specifically, the legislation integrates emergency watershed protection measures , as outlined in the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978, into the RCPP. This amendment allows RCPP funds and partnerships to be utilized for critical emergency efforts to safeguard lives and property from floods and other natural disaster impacts, thereby strengthening disaster resilience and recovery for farmers.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act

USA119th CongressHR-9927| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill, titled the Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act , aims to enhance support for agricultural communities facing natural disasters. It achieves this by amending the Food Security Act of 1985 to expand the scope of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) . Specifically, the legislation integrates emergency watershed protection measures , as outlined in the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978, into the RCPP. This amendment allows RCPP funds and partnerships to be utilized for critical emergency efforts to safeguard lives and property from floods and other natural disaster impacts, thereby strengthening disaster resilience and recovery for farmers.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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