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Faster Disaster Aid for Farmers: Block Grants for States and Territories.

This Act modifies how federal financial aid is distributed to agricultural producers who suffer losses due to natural disasters. Instead of traditional federal fund management, the Secretary of Agriculture can now provide assistance as large block grants directly to eligible states and territories. This change aims to streamline and accelerate the process of delivering support to affected agricultural producers.
Key points
Changes the method of distributing disaster relief funds for agricultural losses to block grants for states and territories.
Aims to allow faster and more flexible local management of financial aid following natural disasters.
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Print number: 118_S_180
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_180.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes the method of distributing disaster relief funds for agricultural losses to block grants for states and territories.
  • Aims to allow faster and more flexible local management of financial aid following natural disasters.
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 Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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