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Better Disaster Aid for Farmers: Mandatory Training for Agency Staff.

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a training program for Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees who assist farmers and ranchers after natural disasters. The goal is to ensure that affected agricultural producers receive timely, expert outreach and comprehensive information about available disaster relief programs. It also introduces a feedback system allowing farmers to evaluate the quality of the assistance they receive.
Key points
Mandatory annual training for FSA staff to improve their ability to provide technical assistance and information on disaster relief programs (e.g., after droughts or storms).
Farmers and ranchers will be offered an exit survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the assistance received, ensuring accountability and service improvement.
The program requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on training effectiveness and survey results.
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Print number: 118_HR_8138
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Process start date: 2024-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a disaster response training program to train certain Farm Service Agency employees to provide outreach and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by a natural disaster, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8138.

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 2024-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory annual training for FSA staff to improve their ability to provide technical assistance and information on disaster relief programs (e.g., after droughts or storms).
  • Farmers and ranchers will be offered an exit survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the assistance received, ensuring accountability and service improvement.
  • The program requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on training effectiveness and survey results.
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. Soto, Darren [D-FL-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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Agriculture