Bill · S. 984· Senate(119-S-984)
Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act
- Introduced
- 3/12/2025
- Last activity
- 3/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1706)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act," seeks to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. It aims to establish a specific exception to certain payment limitations. This exception applies to persons or legal entities that derive a significant portion of their income from agriculture. The changes focus on payments or benefits related to specific agricultural acts.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill eases payment limitations for those deriving significant income from farming and agriculture.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill provides benefit exceptions for entities deriving income from agriculture.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill provides financial relief through disaster program exceptions for agricultural income earners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Exception to Payment Limitations: A person or legal entity could receive payments or benefits without the standard limitations if at least 75 percent of their average adjusted gross income comes from agriculture-related activities (Section 2, paragraph (4)(A)).
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Expanded Definition of Agricultural Income: This includes a variety of activities such as farming, ranching, silviculture, agritourism, direct-to-consumer marketing, and the sale of owned agricultural equipment (Section 2, paragraph (4)(A)).
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Access to Specific Benefits: This exception applies to payments or benefits under subtitle E of title I of the Agricultural Act of 2014 and section 196 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (Section 2, paragraph (4)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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+7Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5
- 3/12/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1706)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina