Bill · S. 1826· Senate(119-S-1826)
GRAIN DRY Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "GRAIN DRY Act," aims to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. It specifically targets the storage facility loan program. The change clarifies that funds can be used for propane storage. This applies to agricultural producers who need to construct or upgrade facilities for propane used primarily for agricultural production.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill provides direct assistance to farmers by clarifying eligibility for propane storage loans.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The bill supports the agricultural infrastructure critical to rural economies.
Does this invest in rural communities?+4
The bill supports rural agricultural infrastructure by allowing loans for propane storage facilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Loan Eligibility: The bill allows agricultural producers to use funds from the storage facility loan program to construct or upgrade propane storage facilities. This provides a way to fund essential infrastructure used for agricultural production. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Business Owners+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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