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Easier Access to Disaster Recovery Funds for Farmers and Forest Owners

New rules make it easier for farmers and forest owners to get funds for repairing damage from natural disasters like fires and floods. Citizens can now receive advance payments more quickly to cover reconstruction costs, speeding up recovery after destruction. The act also broadens the definition of eligible wildfires to include those caused by the government or spreading naturally.
Key points
Farmers can receive an advance of up to 75% of replacement costs or 50% of repair costs before carrying out the work.
Private forest owners can receive an advance of up to 75% of emergency measure costs, facilitating quick action.
Assistance now covers damage from wildfires that spread naturally, even if not naturally caused, and those caused by the Federal Government.
The scope of eligible activities under the emergency conservation program has been expanded to include other immediate emergency measures.
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Print number: 117_S_5007
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5007.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers can receive an advance of up to 75% of replacement costs or 50% of repair costs before carrying out the work.
  • Private forest owners can receive an advance of up to 75% of emergency measure costs, facilitating quick action.
  • Assistance now covers damage from wildfires that spread naturally, even if not naturally caused, and those caused by the Federal Government.
  • The scope of eligible activities under the emergency conservation program has been expanded to include other immediate emergency measures.
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. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

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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Agriculture Environment