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Disaster Relief for Farmers: Full Insurance Payout for Cover Crops.

This law modifies crop insurance rules to support farmers facing natural disasters like floods or droughts. It allows producers to plant cover crops for animal feed on fields where the main crop failed, while still receiving 100% of their prevented planting insurance guarantee. This measure helps stabilize local feed supplies and provides financial security during emergencies.
Key points
Farmers prevented from planting their main crop due to disaster can receive 100% of their insurance guarantee if they plant a cover crop intended for animal feed.
The full payout is conditional on the cover crop being used or donated as animal feed in an area suffering from low forage supplies due to widespread disaster.
New rules establish a regional "harvest date" after which farmers can hay, graze, or chop cover crops without having their insurance payment reduced.
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Print number: 117_HR_1240
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FEEDD Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1240.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers prevented from planting their main crop due to disaster can receive 100% of their insurance guarantee if they plant a cover crop intended for animal feed.
  • The full payout is conditional on the cover crop being used or donated as animal feed in an area suffering from low forage supplies due to widespread disaster.
  • New rules establish a regional "harvest date" after which farmers can hay, graze, or chop cover crops without having their insurance payment reduced.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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Agriculture