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AFFIRM Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4215| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act of 2026" (AFFIRM Act) seeks to reduce federal expenditures on crop insurance by enhancing transparency and imposing new subsidy restrictions. It requires annual public disclosure of individuals and entities receiving federally subsidized crop insurance, including the amount of premium subsidy and federal indemnities paid. Furthermore, the bill introduces an adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation , prohibiting premium subsidies for additional coverage for those with an average AGI exceeding $250,000, and establishes a per-person cap of $40,000 on premium subsidies for any single entity or individual per reinsurance year. Beginning in 2027, the bill eliminates premium subsidies for harvest price policies , which are based on actual market prices at harvest. To further control costs, it sets a target average rate of return for reinsured companies at 8.9 percent of retained premiums. Additionally, the legislation imposes a new cap of $900 million on reimbursements for administrative and operating expenses for crop insurance providers, with adjustments for inflation in subsequent years. These measures collectively aim to reform the federal crop insurance program by reducing government outlays and increasing accountability.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5104
AFFIRM Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3292
AFFIRM Act of 2020
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5104
    AFFIRM Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3292
    AFFIRM Act of 2020


  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

AFFIRM Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4215| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
The "Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act of 2026" (AFFIRM Act) seeks to reduce federal expenditures on crop insurance by enhancing transparency and imposing new subsidy restrictions. It requires annual public disclosure of individuals and entities receiving federally subsidized crop insurance, including the amount of premium subsidy and federal indemnities paid. Furthermore, the bill introduces an adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation , prohibiting premium subsidies for additional coverage for those with an average AGI exceeding $250,000, and establishes a per-person cap of $40,000 on premium subsidies for any single entity or individual per reinsurance year. Beginning in 2027, the bill eliminates premium subsidies for harvest price policies , which are based on actual market prices at harvest. To further control costs, it sets a target average rate of return for reinsured companies at 8.9 percent of retained premiums. Additionally, the legislation imposes a new cap of $900 million on reimbursements for administrative and operating expenses for crop insurance providers, with adjustments for inflation in subsequent years. These measures collectively aim to reform the federal crop insurance program by reducing government outlays and increasing accountability.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5104
AFFIRM Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3292
AFFIRM Act of 2020
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5104
    AFFIRM Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3292
    AFFIRM Act of 2020


  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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