Bill · H.R. 2117· House(119-HR-2117)
Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 4/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Feenstra
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 9
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act," aims to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. It focuses on promoting crop insurance support specifically for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as veteran farmers and ranchers. The legislation changes the duration of certain definitions and adjusts the levels of assistance provided. These changes are intended to support these specific groups through various reinsurance years.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would farmers be better off under this?+8
The bill extends the period of support and increases assistance levels for beginning and veteran farmers.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill specifically extends and enhances crop insurance support for veteran farmers and ranchers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits those starting or operating farming and ranching businesses through increased insurance support.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Status for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers: The bill increases the definition of a beginning farmer or rancher from 5 crop years to 10 crop years (Section 2(a)). This provides a longer period of time for individuals to qualify for specific support.
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Extended Status for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers: The bill extends the time period for veteran farmers and ranchers from 5 years to s 10 crop years (Section 2(b)).
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Increased Financial Assistance: The bill adjusts the percentage points for assistance based on the number of reinsurance years a person participates (Section 2(c)). For example, it provides 15 percentage points for each of the first and second years, 13 percentage points for the third year, 11 percentage points for the fourth year, and 10 percentage points for the fifth through tenth years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+8Good For Veterans+7Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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