Bills · HR 7947
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7947Agriculture and Food
Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 16· LAST ACTION APR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen the stability and sustainability of American agriculture. If this bill becomes law, it will provide farmers with more resources to adapt to challenging conditions like extreme weather and changing climates, which can impact food supply and prices. By supporting diversified farming and sustainable practices, it could lead to healthier land and water, and more resilient local food systems.
Without this bill, farmers might continue to struggle with accessing critical risk management information, especially if language is a barrier, and fewer resources would be available for implementing conservation and diversification strategies. This could leave many farms more vulnerable to economic losses and environmental challenges, potentially affecting food security and rural economies.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands education and technical assistance to include approved crop insurance providers and language translation services for agricultural producers.
This provision ensures that more people involved in agricultural risk management have access to crucial information and helps non-English speaking farmers understand complex insurance options.
PROVISION 02
Broadens the types of eligible risk management activities to include climate change mitigation practices like soil health improvements, sustainable water sources, perennial crops, livestock integration, and aerobic composting.
This helps farmers adopt environmentally friendly practices that reduce financial risks associated with climate change impacts.
PROVISION 03
Creates a new category of support for mitigating financial risk through production or marketing diversification, including organic farming, value-added processing, and market infrastructure development.
This provision helps farmers build more stable income streams and expand market access, supporting diverse and specialized agricultural operations.
PROVISION 04
Increases the payment limit for individual farms from $50,000 per year to $200,000 over a five-year period and clarifies that other federal funds do not count against this limit.
This provides significantly more financial assistance to individual farms for implementing extensive risk management and conservation projects.
PROVISION 05
Increases existing program funding from $10,000,000 to $30,000,000 and authorizes an additional $20,000,000 annually for fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter.
This ensures a substantial increase in resources to support the expanded scope of the program and meet increased demand for assistance.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
APR 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
MAR 16
Introduced in House
MAR 16
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7947
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 16, 2026
Last actionApr 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 16, 2026
House BillHR 7947Agriculture and Food
Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 16, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2026
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
0
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