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US HB2396

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabe Vasquez

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to immediately unfreeze funding and implement all written agreements and contracts entered into prior to the Act's enactment

  • Mandates payment of all past due amounts owed under USDA agreements and contracts as rapidly as possible

  • Prohibits cancellation of signed contracts with farmers or entities assisting farmers unless the farmer or entity has failed to comply with contract terms

  • Prohibits closure of Farm Service Agency county offices, Natural Resources Conservation Service field offices, or Rural Development Local Service Centers without providing written notice and justification to Congress at least 60 days before closure

Legislative Description

Honor Farmer Contracts Act

Agriculture and food

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit4/18/2025
Agriculture3/27/2025

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