This bill seeks to significantly improve access to Federal crop insurance for specialty crops by establishing a new Specialty Crop Advisory Committee . This Committee will assist the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation in the research, creation, and improvement of insurance policies specifically tailored for specialty crops. Its composition will include a Chairperson with expertise in both crop insurance and the unique aspects of the specialty crop industry. Additionally, the Committee will comprise members knowledgeable in specialty crop production methods, markets, and risks, with a requirement for at least five producers and representation from various U.S. regions. The newly established Specialty Crop Advisory Committee will have crucial duties, including advising the manager of the Corporation on specialty crop insurance policies and providing input to the Board. It will also review educational programs, recommend policy presentations, and advise on partnerships to enhance program effectiveness. Concurrently, the bill strengthens the role of the Specialty Crops Coordinator , making them primarily responsible for addressing the needs of specialty crop producers and acting as a liaison with the Committee and producers. These changes aim to ensure that specialty crop insurance programs are developed with expert input and are responsive to the unique challenges faced by these producers.
Increasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops Act
USA119th CongressS-4651| Senate
| Updated: 6/2/2026
This bill seeks to significantly improve access to Federal crop insurance for specialty crops by establishing a new Specialty Crop Advisory Committee . This Committee will assist the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation in the research, creation, and improvement of insurance policies specifically tailored for specialty crops. Its composition will include a Chairperson with expertise in both crop insurance and the unique aspects of the specialty crop industry. Additionally, the Committee will comprise members knowledgeable in specialty crop production methods, markets, and risks, with a requirement for at least five producers and representation from various U.S. regions. The newly established Specialty Crop Advisory Committee will have crucial duties, including advising the manager of the Corporation on specialty crop insurance policies and providing input to the Board. It will also review educational programs, recommend policy presentations, and advise on partnerships to enhance program effectiveness. Concurrently, the bill strengthens the role of the Specialty Crops Coordinator , making them primarily responsible for addressing the needs of specialty crop producers and acting as a liaison with the Committee and producers. These changes aim to ensure that specialty crop insurance programs are developed with expert input and are responsive to the unique challenges faced by these producers.