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Increased Transparency in Farm Subsidies: Who Receives What?

This act aims to increase transparency in the farm subsidy system. It will allow citizens to see who receives financial support, including data on race, gender, and farm size. This is intended to help better understand how public money is spent in the agricultural sector.
Key points
Public Data on Subsidy Recipients: Information on who receives farm subsidies, including demographic data and farm size, will be publicly available.
Crop Insurance Transparency: Data on beneficiaries of federal crop insurance, including their demographic information and farm size, will also be made public.
Monitoring Farm Credit Applications: The act requires the collection of demographic data from individuals applying for farm credit, aiming to increase transparency in access to financing.
Department of Agriculture System Registration: The Department of Agriculture will collect demographic data from individuals registering in its information management system.
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Print number: 117_S_1980
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Farm Subsidy Transparency Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1980.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public Data on Subsidy Recipients: Information on who receives farm subsidies, including demographic data and farm size, will be publicly available.
  • Crop Insurance Transparency: Data on beneficiaries of federal crop insurance, including their demographic information and farm size, will also be made public.
  • Monitoring Farm Credit Applications: The act requires the collection of demographic data from individuals applying for farm credit, aiming to increase transparency in access to financing.
  • Department of Agriculture System Registration: The Department of Agriculture will collect demographic data from individuals registering in its information management system.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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