Bill · H.R. 6018· House(119-HR-6018)
Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Wied
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the ``Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act''. It aims to ensure that Farm Services Agency offices remain operational during a government shutdown. To achieve this, the legislation would reclassify services provided by Farm Services Agency officers or employees. These services would be deemed essential for emergencies involving the protection of property or the safety of human life under title 31 of the United States Code.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically ensures that Farm Services Agency offices stay open to serve farmers during government shutdowns.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Ensuring FSA office operations provides essential continuity of government services for people living in rural areas.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The bill ensures that Farm Services Agency offices remain operational during government shutdowns, which supports rural agricultural stability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Maintains Agency Operations: By deeming services essential, Farm Services Agency offices would stay open during a government shutdown (Section 2).
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 Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · Wisconsin
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia