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Diversifying Farmer Representation on Federal Crop Insurance Board.

This law changes the composition of the Board of Directors for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). The change ensures that a wider variety of agricultural producers, including those involved in both livestock and crop production, and historically underserved farmers, have a mandatory seat at the decision-making table. This aims to make federal crop insurance programs more responsive to the diverse needs of the farming community, potentially stabilizing food production.
Key points
The FCIC Board must now include mandatory representation from specialty crop producers, livestock and crop producers, and underserved producers.
The goal is to ensure that crop insurance policies better reflect the needs and challenges faced by the entire agricultural sector.
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Print number: 118_S_2523
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Farm Board Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2523.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FCIC Board must now include mandatory representation from specialty crop producers, livestock and crop producers, and underserved producers.
  • The goal is to ensure that crop insurance policies better reflect the needs and challenges faced by the entire agricultural sector.
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. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL].

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