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Improved Quality Loss Adjustment for Farmers, especially Soybean Growers

This bill aims to enhance how farmers receive compensation for quality losses in their crops, particularly soybeans. It introduces regular reviews of compensation procedures with farmer involvement, ensuring fairer and locally adapted loss valuations. This means farmers can expect better financial support in the event of natural disasters or crop quality issues.
Key points
Mandatory five-year reviews of quality loss adjustment procedures to keep them current and fair.
Ensuring farmer and industry stakeholder participation in the review process to incorporate their experiences and needs.
Establishing specific regional discount factors for soybeans in case of disasters, better reflecting local prices and losses.
Increased transparency through reports from these reviews, which will be submitted to Congress.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1117
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1117.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory five-year reviews of quality loss adjustment procedures to keep them current and fair.
  • Ensuring farmer and industry stakeholder participation in the review process to incorporate their experiences and needs.
  • Establishing specific regional discount factors for soybeans in case of disasters, better reflecting local prices and losses.
  • Increased transparency through reports from these reviews, which will be submitted 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 Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

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 2025-12-23.

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