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Farmer Support: New Programs and Funds for Risk Management

This act aims to improve farmers' access to education and risk management assistance, including crop insurance. It increases available funding and expands the scope of support activities, which can help stabilize incomes and adapt to climate change.
Key points
More organizations, including non-profits and crop insurance providers, will be able to educate farmers on risk management and food safety.
Translation services are introduced to facilitate access to information for non-English speaking farmers.
The financial assistance limit for farmers has been increased from $50,000 to $200,000 over a 5-year period.
The list of eligible activities for support has been expanded to include soil health improvements, perennial crop establishment, livestock integration, and composting.
An additional $20 million annually will be allocated to farmer support programs, increasing funding availability.
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Print number: 117_HR_8706
Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2022-08-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Agricultural Management Assistance Modernization Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8706.

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 2022-08-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More organizations, including non-profits and crop insurance providers, will be able to educate farmers on risk management and food safety.
  • Translation services are introduced to facilitate access to information for non-English speaking farmers.
  • The financial assistance limit for farmers has been increased from $50,000 to $200,000 over a 5-year period.
  • The list of eligible activities for support has been expanded to include soil health improvements, perennial crop establishment, livestock integration, and composting.
  • An additional $20 million annually will be allocated to farmer support programs, increasing funding availability.
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. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2].

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.

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Agriculture Economy Environment