This bill aims to ensure uninterrupted services for farmers by appropriating necessary funds for the Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) during any lapse in appropriations in fiscal year 2026. It specifically targets the continued operation of FSA programs and offices, including those related to farm loans , to prevent disruptions in support for agricultural producers. The legislation mandates the appropriation of "such sums as are necessary" from the Treasury to maintain these essential services. Additionally, it provides for retroactive funding to cover any services that were not delivered between September 30, 2025, and the bill's enactment date due to a previous appropriation lapse. This emergency funding will remain available until full fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture are enacted into law.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Agriculture and Food
Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-3025| Senate
| Updated: 10/21/2025
This bill aims to ensure uninterrupted services for farmers by appropriating necessary funds for the Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) during any lapse in appropriations in fiscal year 2026. It specifically targets the continued operation of FSA programs and offices, including those related to farm loans , to prevent disruptions in support for agricultural producers. The legislation mandates the appropriation of "such sums as are necessary" from the Treasury to maintain these essential services. Additionally, it provides for retroactive funding to cover any services that were not delivered between September 30, 2025, and the bill's enactment date due to a previous appropriation lapse. This emergency funding will remain available until full fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture are enacted into law.