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CHILE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4860| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (10)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to provide direct emergency assistance to producers of specialty crops . This assistance is triggered when specialty crop production is impacted by an adverse event , which includes economic crises or market disruptions, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. The framework aims to support producers facing significant challenges to their operations. Payments to producers will be calculated by multiplying their prior calendar year sales of specialty crops by a payment factor determined by the Secretary, subject to fund availability. In providing this aid, the Secretary is directed to consider the higher value and greater input costs associated with specialty crops, as well as the diverse business structures used by their producers. Payment limitations are established, generally aligning with existing farm program limits, but an exception allows for higher maximum payments for producers who derive at least 75 percent of their average gross income from farming activities, ensuring targeted support for dedicated farmers. The Secretary is mandated to administer all direct assistance programs for specialty crop producers through this new framework, including any assistance provided under the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. This ensures a unified and consistent approach to emergency aid for this sector. To fund these provisions, the bill appropriates $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, with funds remaining available until expended, providing substantial and sustained resources for this critical support.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9884
Introduced in House
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9884
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

CHILE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4860| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to provide direct emergency assistance to producers of specialty crops . This assistance is triggered when specialty crop production is impacted by an adverse event , which includes economic crises or market disruptions, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. The framework aims to support producers facing significant challenges to their operations. Payments to producers will be calculated by multiplying their prior calendar year sales of specialty crops by a payment factor determined by the Secretary, subject to fund availability. In providing this aid, the Secretary is directed to consider the higher value and greater input costs associated with specialty crops, as well as the diverse business structures used by their producers. Payment limitations are established, generally aligning with existing farm program limits, but an exception allows for higher maximum payments for producers who derive at least 75 percent of their average gross income from farming activities, ensuring targeted support for dedicated farmers. The Secretary is mandated to administer all direct assistance programs for specialty crop producers through this new framework, including any assistance provided under the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. This ensures a unified and consistent approach to emergency aid for this sector. To fund these provisions, the bill appropriates $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, with funds remaining available until expended, providing substantial and sustained resources for this critical support.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9884
Introduced in House
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9884
    Introduced in House
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (10)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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