Bill · H.R. 5004· House(119-HR-5004)
Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/19/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Sponsored by
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Next Generation of Farmers Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The primary goal is to reduce the eligibility requirements for direct farm real estate loans. It specifically targets the amount of experience a farmer or rancher must have to qualify for these loans. By making these changes, the bill aims to adjust how the Secretary determines acceptable experience or education.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill makes it significantly easier for new farmers and ranchers to secure the real estate loans necessary to operate.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Reducing experience requirements helps younger individuals qualify for farm real estate loans more quickly.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill eases access to capital for farmers and ranchers by reducing the required years of experience for direct real estate loans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lowered Experience Requirements: The bill reduces the required period of substantial participation in farm or ranch management and business operations from 3 years down to 1 year (Section 2, paragraph 1). This could make it easier for those with less experience to access direct farm real estate loans.
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Adjusted Subparagraph Requirements: The bill modifies requirements in paragraph (4) by striking the 3-year requirement and inserting a 1-year requirement (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph A). It also replaces a 3-year requirement with a 1-year requirement in subparagraph B (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph B). This change reduces the time needed to meet specific criteria within the Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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+6Good For Young Adults+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia