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US HB5710
Bill
Status
10/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Crawford
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AI Summary
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Suspends payment limitations under the Food Security Act of 1985 for Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for crop year 2025, allowing farmers to receive full payments regardless of existing caps
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Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide advance partial payments equal to 50% of projected ARC/PLC payments to eligible producers by December 31, 2025
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Producers must opt in to receive advance payments by notifying the Farm Service Agency by December 1, 2025
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Projected payment amounts will be based on the 2025-2026 marketing year prices from the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report
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Subsequent payments covering the remaining amount owed will be issued after the end of the marketing year, with producers required to repay any overpayments without interest
Legislative Description
Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
10/8/2025