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Advance Payments for Farmers: Quicker Disaster Aid for Tree Growers.

This bill introduces a crucial change for orchardists and nursery tree growers who suffer losses due to natural disasters. Under the new rules, they can receive up to 25% of their total financial assistance from the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) upfront. This means funds needed to start the costly replanting process will be available sooner, significantly improving their cash flow during recovery.
Key points
Orchardists and nursery tree growers can receive up to 25% of disaster assistance in advance.
Funds are disbursed before replanting begins, speeding up recovery after crop losses.
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Status: Introduced
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Print number: 119_HR_6436
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6436.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Orchardists and nursery tree growers can receive up to 25% of disaster assistance in advance.
  • Funds are disbursed before replanting begins, speeding up recovery after crop losses.
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. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture