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S. 1494: Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Enhancement Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-04-10
SponsorSen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Policy areaAgriculture and Food
Cosponsors4
Latest action2025-04-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Last updated2025-09-26

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-10):

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill allows the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) of the Farm Service Agency to provide additional coverage for crops and grasses used for grazing. Specifically, the bill removes an exception that prohibits certain additional coverage for crops and grasses used for grazing. (NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when natural disasters result in lower yields, crop losses, or prevented crop planting.)

Cosponsors (4)

NameParty / state
Cynthia M. Lummis R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Tina Smith D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Peter Welch D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Kevin Cramer R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1494 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1494?

S. 1494 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Enhancement Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1494 are available on congress.gov.

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