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Protecting Farmer Contracts and Agricultural Support Offices

This act aims to ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture honors its agreements with farmers and agricultural support entities. It means funds for existing contracts will be unfrozen, overdue payments settled, and contracts won't be canceled without valid reasons. Additionally, the act makes it harder to close local farmer support offices, ensuring continued access to assistance.
Key points
Unfreezing funds and implementing all written Department of Agriculture agreements entered into before the act's enactment.
Rapid payment of all past due amounts owed to farmers under existing contracts.
Prohibition of canceling signed agreements with farmers unless the farmer failed to comply with contract terms.
Restrictions on closing agricultural support offices (Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rural Development Local Service Center) by requiring 60-day notice to Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2396
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honor Farmer Contracts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2396.

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 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unfreezing funds and implementing all written Department of Agriculture agreements entered into before the act's enactment.
  • Rapid payment of all past due amounts owed to farmers under existing contracts.
  • Prohibition of canceling signed agreements with farmers unless the farmer failed to comply with contract terms.
  • Restrictions on closing agricultural support offices (Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rural Development Local Service Center) by requiring 60-day notice to Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2].

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 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture