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Faster Disaster Aid: Advance Payments for Farmers and Forest Owners.

This bill streamlines access to federal emergency funds for farmers and private forest owners recovering from disasters like wildfires. It introduces advance payments (up to 75% of costs) for repairs and replacements, allowing producers to receive cash before starting recovery work. The law also broadens the definition of eligible wildfires to include those caused by the Federal Government.
Key points
Farmers can receive up to 75% of replacement costs or 50% of repair costs as an advance payment before starting emergency conservation work.
Private forest owners can receive up to 75% of restoration costs as an advance payment following a disaster, improving immediate cash flow.
Eligibility for aid is expanded to cover damages caused by federally started wildfires and non-natural fires that spread due to natural causes.
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Print number: 118_S_231
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_231.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers can receive up to 75% of replacement costs or 50% of repair costs as an advance payment before starting emergency conservation work.
  • Private forest owners can receive up to 75% of restoration costs as an advance payment following a disaster, improving immediate cash flow.
  • Eligibility for aid is expanded to cover damages caused by federally started wildfires and non-natural fires that spread due to natural causes.
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. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

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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Agriculture Environment