RTCP Revitalization Act
The RTCP Revitalization Act (HR 3657) guarantees annual federal funding for a program supporting geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. It mandates specific funding levels - $10 million for 2024, increasing to $15 million annually starting in 2029 - to ensure payments to eligible farmers are not restricted when sufficient funds are available. The bill removes a previous condition requiring funds to be "available" for payments and eliminates payment limits for these farmers during years when full funding is provided. This directly affects farmers and ranchers in rural or isolated areas who qualify under the program’s criteria. The change ensures consistent, predictable support without administrative barriers to receiving payments.
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Introduction
May 2023
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Introduced May 24, 2023
Last action Jun 23, 2023
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Jun 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
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May 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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May 24, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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