Bill · S. 4088· Senate(119-S-4088)
Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/12/2026
- Last activity
- 3/12/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026 amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance. It expands technical assistance to include approved crop insurance providers and adds language translation services. The bill increases funding for these activities and expands the types of conservation and diversification practices that qualify for assistance. It also changes payment limits for those providing this assistance.
Yes· 3 of 34
Would farmers be better off under this?+9
Directly improves education, risk management, and infrastructure for farmers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8
Directly invests in rural infrastructure and agricultural stability.
Does this invest in rural communities?+7
Directly funds market infrastructure like drying and storage facilities in rural agricultural areas.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
The bill increases funding from $10 million to $30 million and adds new annual appropriations.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2
Increases government spending without specifying offsetting revenue sources.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes additional federal spending of $20 million annually plus an increase in existing funding.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Language Access: The bill includes language translation services for educating and providing technical assistance to agricultural producers (Section 2).
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Expanded Risk Mitigation: Producers can receive assistance for a wider range of practices, such as soil health improvements, sustainable water sources, organic farming, and food safety certification (Section 2).
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Climate Change Resilience: The bill allows for assistance with conservation practices that the Secretary determines reduce financial loss risks caused by regional climate change impacts (Section 2).
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Increased Funding: The bill increases funding from $10,000,000 to $30,000,000 in certain areas and authorizes an additional $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and beyond (Section 2).
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Better Market Support: It provides for assistance in developing marketing opportunities and market infrastructure, such as drying and storage facilities for small grains (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups 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+9Good For Rural Residents+8Good For Business Owners+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Immigrants+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For White Americans+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Men+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Students+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+7Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Consumer Protection+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-3Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2Reduces National Debt-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3Improves Racial Equity+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+1Increases Federal Power+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 3/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Angus KingIndependent · Maine