Bill · S. 4651· Senate(119-S-4651)
Increasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops Act
- Introduced
- 6/2/2026
- Last activity
- 6/2/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Increasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops Act" amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve insurance options for specialty crops. It creates a Specialty Crop Advisory Committee to help research and improve insurance policies and plans. This committee will consist of people with expertise in specialty crop production, including at least five producers from across different U.S. regions. The bill also updates the responsibilities of the Specialty Crops Coordinator to better address the needs of specialty crop producers. Additionally, the bill requires consultation with the new committee during annual reviews of new and specialty crops.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would farmers be better off under this?+9
Directly aims to increase insurance access and improve policies for specialty crop producers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
Specifically benefits farmers who operate specialty crop businesses with improved insurance options.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
Positively impacts rural communities by supporting the viability of specialty crop farming.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Insurance Policies: The establishment of the Specialty Crop Advisory Committee aims to assist in the "research, creation, and improvement of policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops" (Section 2(a)(2)(B)). This could lead to better financial protection for farmers.
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Expert Guidance: The committee will include members who understand unique risks such as "weather, trade damages, and supply chain disruptions" (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(i)), ensuring policies are based on real-world production challenges.
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Regional Representation: By requiring at least one producer from the "West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions" (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(iii)), the bill ensures that diverse geographic needs are considered.
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Enhanced Education: The committee is tasked with reviewing educational programs and recommending ways to "enhance the effectiveness of such programs for specialty crop producers" (Section 2(a)(2)(3)(C)).
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Dedicated Advocacy: The Specialty Crops Coordinator is given "primary responsibility for addressing the needs of specialty crop producers" (Section 2(b)(2)(A)), providing a direct point of contact to improve and expand insurance programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned 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 Business Owners+7Good For Rural Residents+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 6/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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