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Disaster Relief for Farmers: New Financial Aid Program

This act establishes a financial assistance program for farmers who have suffered losses in crops, trees, bushes, or vines due to natural disasters like droughts, wildfires, or floods. Farmers can apply for payments to help compensate for their losses and maintain their operations. A condition for receiving aid is purchasing crop insurance for the next two years.
Key points
Farmers affected by natural disasters (e.g., drought, wildfire, flood) can receive financial support for crop losses.
The program covers losses in crops, trees, bushes, and vines, including quality losses and those from prevented planting.
The amount of aid depends on whether the farmer had crop insurance, with maximum payment limits varying based on the farmer's income and crop type.
To receive assistance, farmers must submit an application and commit to purchasing crop insurance for the next two crop years.
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Print number: 118_HR_5057
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Agricultural Emergency Relief Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5057.

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 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers affected by natural disasters (e.g., drought, wildfire, flood) can receive financial support for crop losses.
  • The program covers losses in crops, trees, bushes, and vines, including quality losses and those from prevented planting.
  • The amount of aid depends on whether the farmer had crop insurance, with maximum payment limits varying based on the farmer's income and crop type.
  • To receive assistance, farmers must submit an application and commit to purchasing crop insurance for the next two crop years.
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. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4].

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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