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Fairer Crop Insurance: Support for Small Farms and New Farmers

This act aims to revise how insurance agents are compensated for selling crop and livestock insurance. The changes are designed to ensure fairer treatment for farmers, regardless of farm size, and increase transparency in insurance data. This could lead to better access to insurance for small farms and new farmers.
Key points
Establishes minimum and maximum compensation amounts for insurance agents to ensure a more equitable distribution of payments.
Introduces additional bonuses for agents insuring small farms, specialty crops, and first-time crop insurance buyers.
Increases transparency by making data on agent compensation publicly available, helping to understand how agricultural insurance works.
Requires analysis of the changes' impact on farmer and agent choices to prevent attempts to undermine the new rules.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4804
Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Insuring Fairness for Family Farmers Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4804.

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 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes minimum and maximum compensation amounts for insurance agents to ensure a more equitable distribution of payments.
  • Introduces additional bonuses for agents insuring small farms, specialty crops, and first-time crop insurance buyers.
  • Increases transparency by making data on agent compensation publicly available, helping to understand how agricultural insurance works.
  • Requires analysis of the changes' impact on farmer and agent choices to prevent attempts to undermine the new rules.
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. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Agriculture Economy