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Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act

USA119th CongressHR-2117| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
Randy Feenstra

Randy Feenstra

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (14)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act," aims to significantly enhance crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers . It extends the period during which these groups are eligible for specialized assistance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act from 5 crop years to 10 crop years. Additionally, the legislation revises the premium subsidy structure for eligible participants. Instead of a flat 10 percentage point increase, the subsidy will now be tiered, offering 15 percentage points for the first two years, 13 percentage points for the third year, and 11 percentage points for the fourth year, before returning to 10 percentage points for years five through ten. These adjustments are designed to provide more robust financial assistance during the critical early stages of farming for new and veteran producers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3904
Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1073
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3904
    Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1073
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-1073: Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act

Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act

USA119th CongressHR-2117| House 
| Updated: 4/4/2025
This bill, known as the "Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act," aims to significantly enhance crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers . It extends the period during which these groups are eligible for specialized assistance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act from 5 crop years to 10 crop years. Additionally, the legislation revises the premium subsidy structure for eligible participants. Instead of a flat 10 percentage point increase, the subsidy will now be tiered, offering 15 percentage points for the first two years, 13 percentage points for the third year, and 11 percentage points for the fourth year, before returning to 10 percentage points for years five through ten. These adjustments are designed to provide more robust financial assistance during the critical early stages of farming for new and veteran producers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3904
Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1073
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3904
    Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1073
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Randy Feenstra

Randy Feenstra

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (14)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-1073: Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted