Bills · S 1172
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1172Agriculture and Food
Honor Farmer Contracts Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses financial stability and trust for farmers across the country. Farmers often rely on government contracts and timely payments for their operations, and delays or cancellations can severely impact their ability to plant crops, make payments, and plan for the future. By ensuring the USDA honors its existing financial obligations and contracts, the bill aims to provide a more predictable and secure environment for agricultural businesses.
Additionally, the bill's provisions regarding local office closures are important for maintaining access to critical government services in rural areas. Many farmers depend on these local offices for direct support, advice, and assistance with federal programs. Preventing sudden closures ensures that these vital resources remain accessible to the communities that need them, potentially averting disruptions in support for agricultural and rural development initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Agriculture to immediately release funding for and implement all contracts and agreements entered into prior to the bill's enactment.
This ensures that current contracts with farmers are honored without delay and frozen funds are released, providing financial stability.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that all past due amounts owed under these contracts be paid as rapidly as possible after the bill becomes law.
This addresses outstanding debts to farmers, providing crucial financial relief and rectifying payment delays.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from canceling any signed agreement or contract with a farmer or entity assisting farmers, unless the farmer or entity has failed to comply with the terms.
This protects farmers and their support organizations from arbitrary contract terminations, ensuring greater security in their partnerships with the USDA.
PROVISION 04
Prevents the closure of any Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development Service Center without 60 days' written notice and justification to Congress.
This provision aims to preserve local access to essential agricultural support services and provides Congressional oversight over potential office closures.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
12
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125
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DEM 18 REP 0 IND 2
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in Senate
MAR 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1172
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
Senate BillS 1172Agriculture and Food
Honor Farmer Contracts Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
20
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