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New rules for farmer data collection and independent farm credit regulator.

This act aims to affirm the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) as the sole and independent regulator of the Farm Credit System. It also introduces a requirement for collecting demographic data (race, sex, ethnicity) from small farmers applying for loans, with the condition that providing this information is voluntary and privacy is protected.
Key points
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is affirmed as the sole and independent regulator of the Farm Credit System.
Farm Credit System lenders will request demographic data (race, sex, ethnicity) from small farmer loan applicants, but providing this information is voluntary.
Collected data will be made publicly available by the FCA on an annual basis, without revealing the identity of any loan applicant or borrower.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2423
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Process start date: 2023-03-30