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RTCP Revitalization Act

USA119th CongressS-1758| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "RTCP Revitalization Act" proposes significant changes to the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, primarily by establishing mandatory funding for reimbursement payments to geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. This funding will be drawn from the Commodity Credit Corporation , ensuring a consistent and dedicated financial source for the program. The bill outlines a clear funding schedule, allocating $10 million for fiscal year 2026 , with annual increases reaching $15 million by fiscal year 2031 and continuing thereafter. Furthermore, it revises payment limitations, stipulating that the Secretary cannot impose payment caps on eligible farmers and ranchers in fiscal years where available funds are sufficient to cover all received applications. These changes aim to strengthen financial support and improve the predictability of assistance for geographically disadvantaged agricultural producers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1676
RTCP Revitalization Act
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sep 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5241
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1676
    RTCP Revitalization Act


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • September 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5241
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5241: RTCP Revitalization Act

RTCP Revitalization Act

USA119th CongressS-1758| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
The "RTCP Revitalization Act" proposes significant changes to the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, primarily by establishing mandatory funding for reimbursement payments to geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. This funding will be drawn from the Commodity Credit Corporation , ensuring a consistent and dedicated financial source for the program. The bill outlines a clear funding schedule, allocating $10 million for fiscal year 2026 , with annual increases reaching $15 million by fiscal year 2031 and continuing thereafter. Furthermore, it revises payment limitations, stipulating that the Secretary cannot impose payment caps on eligible farmers and ranchers in fiscal years where available funds are sufficient to cover all received applications. These changes aim to strengthen financial support and improve the predictability of assistance for geographically disadvantaged agricultural producers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1676
RTCP Revitalization Act
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sep 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5241
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1676
    RTCP Revitalization Act


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • September 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5241
    Introduced in House
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5241: RTCP Revitalization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted