S 984 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to create an exception for farmers and ranchers seeking disaster program payments. It allows individuals or entities to qualify for payments under specific programs (like those in the 2014 and 1996 Farm Acts) if at least 75% of their average adjusted gross income comes from farming, ranching, silviculture, agritourism, or related activities. The key provision removes income-based eligibility barriers for those whose primary livelihood is agriculture. This directly affects farmers who previously might have been disqualified due to income thresholds from non-farming sources. The change applies to crop, fiscal, or program years as determined by the Secretary.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1706)
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