RAISE Act of 2023

HR 4464, the RAISE Act of 2023, creates a new federal program to provide emergency payments to farmers who suffer revenue or production losses for high-value crops like citrus due to natural disasters including droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and extreme weather events. The program allows the Secretary of Agriculture to make direct payments to affected producers or distribute funds to states and territories through block grants for local administration. It specifically covers losses from events such as wildfires, freezes, floods, and smoke exposure that impact crop quality or yield. This legislation directly supports agricultural producers in high-value crop sectors facing climate-related disruptions.