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Disaster Aid for Farmers: 2020 Crop and Milk Loss Coverage

This act reauthorizes and expands indemnity programs for farmers who suffered crop and milk losses due to natural disasters in 2020. It covers damages from wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, and other events. Farmers can receive direct payments to help them recover from these losses.
Key points
Extends disaster indemnity programs for crop and milk losses incurred in 2020 due to qualifying natural disasters.
Covers losses from wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, high winds, excessive heat, and freezes.
Mandates direct payments to producers or processors, with processor election available.
Imposes payment limitations, with exceptions for specialty or high-value crops.
Authorizes $8.5 billion for the program, with 1% allocated for administrative streamlining.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_267
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_267.

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 2021-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends disaster indemnity programs for crop and milk losses incurred in 2020 due to qualifying natural disasters.
  • Covers losses from wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, high winds, excessive heat, and freezes.
  • Mandates direct payments to producers or processors, with processor election available.
  • Imposes payment limitations, with exceptions for specialty or high-value crops.
  • Authorizes $8.5 billion for the program, with 1% allocated for administrative streamlining.
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. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 89.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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