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Support for Seasonal Crop Growers: Compensation for Low Prices

This act introduces a support program for farmers growing seasonal and perishable crops who experienced price drops due to imports. Farmers can receive compensation if the market price of their products falls below a set level, and this drop is caused by imports. The program aims to protect farmers' incomes and stabilize the market.
Key points
Farmers growing seasonal crops can receive payments if their product prices drop due to imports.
The payment amount will be the difference between a reference price and the lower market price.
To be eligible, farmers must have an average adjusted gross income below $900,000 and at least 75% of their income from farming.
The program applies from marketing year 2022 and requires a one-time election to participate by farmers in a given region.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4580
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2021-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4580.

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 2021-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers growing seasonal crops can receive payments if their product prices drop due to imports.
  • The payment amount will be the difference between a reference price and the lower market price.
  • To be eligible, farmers must have an average adjusted gross income below $900,000 and at least 75% of their income from farming.
  • The program applies from marketing year 2022 and requires a one-time election to participate by farmers in a given region.
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. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36].

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 2025-12-28.

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.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Economy