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Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act

USA119th CongressS-4660| Senate 
| Updated: 6/2/2026
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act , aims to provide significant financial assistance to producers of specialty crops. It appropriates $5,000,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture for fiscal year 2027, with these funds remaining available until expended. This substantial allocation is intended to support the economic stability of specialty crop farmers across the nation. The funds are specifically designated for making payments to eligible specialty crop producers through the Department of Agriculture's "Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program" or a similar subsequent assistance program. All payments made under this Act must strictly adhere to the terms and conditions previously specified in the "Notice; Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops" published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2025, ensuring a consistent and regulated distribution process for this vital agricultural support.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act

USA119th CongressS-4660| Senate 
| Updated: 6/2/2026
This legislation, known as the Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act , aims to provide significant financial assistance to producers of specialty crops. It appropriates $5,000,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture for fiscal year 2027, with these funds remaining available until expended. This substantial allocation is intended to support the economic stability of specialty crop farmers across the nation. The funds are specifically designated for making payments to eligible specialty crop producers through the Department of Agriculture's "Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program" or a similar subsequent assistance program. All payments made under this Act must strictly adhere to the terms and conditions previously specified in the "Notice; Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops" published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2025, ensuring a consistent and regulated distribution process for this vital agricultural support.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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