Bill · H.R. 2396· House(119-HR-2396)

Honor Farmer Contracts Act

Age: 42 years

New Mexico

Introduced: 3/27/2025
Last activity: 4/18/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Sponsored by: Gabe Vasquez
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Honor Farmer Contracts Act aims to address funding and office issues within the Department of Agriculture. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to unfreeze funding for all written agreements and contracts entered into before the act's enactment. The bill also requires the Secretary to pay all past due amounts owed under those existing agreements and contracts as rapidly as possible. Additionally, the bill prohibits the cancellation of signed contracts with farmers or assistance entities unless they fail to comply with terms. Finally, it establishes a requirement for notice before closing specific agricultural service offices.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would farmers be better off under this?+8
This bill directly benefits farmers by ensuring they receive past due contract payments and protecting their signed agreements.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The bill protects rural residents by preventing the unannounced closure of local agricultural service offices.
Does this invest in rural communities?+6
The bill supports rural infrastructure by preventing the sudden closure of agricultural service offices.