Bill · H.R. 5716· House(119-HR-5716)
FARM SAFE Act
- Introduced
- 10/8/2025
- Last activity
- 12/2/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Sponsored by
- April McClain Delaney
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "FARM SAFE Act," aims to ensure that agricultural disaster assistance programs continue even if there is a government shutdown. It specifically addresses what happens during a lapse in appropriations. The legislation directs that employees of the Department of Agriculture needed for these programs be treated as excepted employees. This means they are required to work during a lapse in appropriations. Additionally, these employees cannot be removed through a reduction in force.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill ensures that farmers can continue to access critical disaster assistance even during a government shutdown.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+6
The bill guarantees the continuity of agricultural disaster assistance programs during government shutdowns.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill protects the continuity of essential financial assistance programs for agricultural business owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Continued Disaster Assistance: By treating necessary employees as excepted employees, the bill ensures that agricultural disaster assistance programs can continue to function during a lapse in appropriations (Section 2(a)).
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Job Security for Essential Staff: The bill states that employees necessary to carry out these programs may not be removed under a reduction in force during a lapse in appropriations (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Defined Program Coverage: The act provides specific protections for programs under title IV of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978, programs under section 1501 of the Agricultural Act of 2014, and other programs where the Secretary of Agriculture provides disaster assistance (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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+7Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Glenn IveyDemocrat · Maryland
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin