S. 1781: LIP Enhancement Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-15 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-15):
Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act of 2025 or the LIP Enhancement Act of 2025
This bill expands coverage under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to include unborn livestock as LIP-eligible livestock losses.
The bill applies to unborn livestock death losses (i.e., losses of any livestock that was gestating on the date of the death of the livestock) incurred on or after January 1, 2024.
LIP is a Farm Service Agency program that provides indemnity payments to eligible livestock owners and contract growers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality or reduced sales prices due to specified events (e.g., adverse weather, disease, or animal attack).
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-05-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1781 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1781?
S. 1781 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: LIP Enhancement Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1781 are available on congress.gov.
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