Bill · H.R. 6385· House(119-HR-6385)
Farm Transitions Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Farm Transitions Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. It focuses on reauthorizing the Commission on Farm Transitions-Needs for 2050. The legislation directs the Secretary to establish the commission within 60 days of the Act's enactment. It expands the scope of the commission's study and recommendations to include new areas such as heirs' property and succession. Additionally, it adjusts the timelines for reporting and specific years mentioned in the original act.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill expands the scope of the commission to include apprenticeship, mentoring, and land succession issues critical to farmers.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The bill specifically mandates the study of barriers faced by women farmers and ranchers.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The bill directs the commission to study unique barriers faced by historically underserved farmers regarding land ownership and transfer.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of Study Topics: The bill adds specific areas for the commission to study, which could provide insight into issues like heirs' property, land succession, and leasing/ownership trends by foreign entities (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2)).
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Support for Underserved Groups: The commission will now look into unique barriers faced by historically underserved and women farmers and ranchers regarding their ability to transfer, inherit, or purchase agricultural assets and land (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (7)).
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Increased Focus on Training: The bill modifies the study requirements to include apprenticeships, mentoring programs, business training, and technical assistance programs (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (D)).
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Improved Access to Affordable Options: The amendment adds the word ``timely'' to the study of affordable options, potentially focusing on the speed of access (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (A)).
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Comprehensive Policy Review: The bill expands the review of policies to include both State and Federal policies, and specifically looks at policies that may facilitate or impede transitions (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed 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+4Good For Women+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)
- Introduced in House
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