Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act of 2023
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to create a new exception for farmers and ranchers seeking disaster program benefits. It allows individuals or entities where at least 75% of their average adjusted gross income comes from farming, ranching, silviculture, agritourism, direct-to-consumer sales, or related agriculture activities to qualify for payments. The exception removes income-based eligibility barriers for these qualifying agricultural producers under specific existing programs, including payments under the 2014 Agricultural Act (Subtitle E, Title I) and the 1996 Farm Bill (Section 196). This change directly affects farmers who meet the 75% income threshold but would otherwise be disqualified due to income limits.
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3766)
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Jul 27, 2023
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
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John Cornyn
RRepublican
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Thom Tillis
RRepublican
Co
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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