HR 6436 United States House · 119th Congress

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

This bill amends the Tree Assistance Program under the 2014 Agricultural Act to allow eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers to receive up to 25% of their recovery payment *before* they replant trees damaged by natural disasters. The key change permits the Secretary of Agriculture to disburse this advance payment upfront, rather than waiting until after replanting is complete. This directly affects growers who suffered tree losses and need financial support for replanting costs. The provision modifies existing payment rules without creating new eligibility requirements.
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Introduced Dec 4, 2025 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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Dec 4, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Dec 4, 2025
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