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No Race or Sex Discrimination in Farm Programs Act

This new law aims to ensure that agricultural support programs, including crop insurance, pandemic assistance, and farm loans, are accessible to everyone on equal terms. It means that decisions on granting support cannot be based on race or sex, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for every farmer seeking assistance.
Key points
Prohibits the use of race-based or sex-based criteria in Department of Agriculture programs.
All farm programs must be administered to uphold principles of meritocracy, fairness, and equal opportunity.
Changes apply to a wide range of programs, including pandemic assistance, crop insurance, conservation, and farm loan programs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4947
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2025-08-12