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Farmer Support: New Crop Insurance Rules for Drought Conditions.

This act aims to make it easier for farmers to claim crop insurance in drought conditions. It modifies eligibility rules, potentially offering better financial protection for farms affected by extreme weather. Farmers in frequently drought-stricken areas will have an improved chance of receiving support.
Key points
Changes crop insurance eligibility: instead of planting a crop once in 4 years, it will be once in 5 years for drought-affected regions.
New rules apply to counties that experienced extreme drought (D3 or worse) for three consecutive years during the normal planting period.
The goal is to provide better financial protection for farmers facing climate change and more frequent droughts.
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Print number: 118_HR_5992
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Farmers from Drought Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5992.

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 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes crop insurance eligibility: instead of planting a crop once in 4 years, it will be once in 5 years for drought-affected regions.
  • New rules apply to counties that experienced extreme drought (D3 or worse) for three consecutive years during the normal planting period.
  • The goal is to provide better financial protection for farmers facing climate change and more frequent droughts.
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. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9].

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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