Bill · H.R. 5241· House(119-HR-5241)
RTCP Revitalization Act
- Introduced
- 9/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Sponsored by
- Jill Tokuda
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the RTCP Revitalization Act. It amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The legislation provides mandatory funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation for reimbursement payments to geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. It sets specific funding amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 and beyond. It also updates rules regarding payment limitations and how the Secretary must handle these funds.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill increases support for farmers and ranchers by mandating funding and lifting payment caps for those in geographically disadvantaged areas.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits farmers and ranchers by removing payment limitations and ensuring mandatory funding availability.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the agricultural economy which is a primary driver for many rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 provides mandatory funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation for reimbursement payments to geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. This is positive because it guarantees specific amounts of money starting at $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and scaling up to $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2031 and each fiscal year thereafter, helping these agricultural workers cover costs.
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Section 2 updates payment limitations so that the Secretary may not impose a limit on the amount of payments received by a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher for any fiscal year where the available funding is equal to or greater than the amount needed for the received applications. This is a positive change because it ensures people can receive the full reimbursement they apply for when funding goals are met.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- 9/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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