Bill · H.R. 6436· House(119-HR-6436)
To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Edwards
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Agricultural Act of 2104. The primary purpose is to allow for the advance payment of assistance under the Tree Assistance Program. It would allow the Secretary to disburse a portion of funds before replanting begins. This applies to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers facing specific losses.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill benefits agricultural business owners by providing early access to assistance funds for replanting.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Orchardists and nursery tree growers receive improved cash flow through the ability to receive advance assistance payments.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill provides immediate financial liquidity to orchardists and nursery growers by allowing up to 25 percent of assistance upfront.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Advance access to funds: The Secretary may disburse up to 25 percent of the assistance amount before the eligible orchardists or nursery tree growers begin replanting the trees (Section 1). This provides financial support earlier in the process for those experiencing losses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited advance amount: The amount of assistance that can be disbursed before replanting begins is capped at not more than 25 percent of the total amount (Section 1).
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 Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia