S. 4663: Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act
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 | 2026-06-02 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-02 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-06-02):
Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act
This bill provides $3.5 billion in emergency funding for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide block grants to certain states for losses of revenue, quality, or production of crops (including crops prevented from planting), trees, bushes, and vines as a consequence of a freeze or cold weather conditions.
The bill specifies that the funding may only be made available for losses occurring in counties that received a disaster designation for freeze and related cold weather conditions issued by USDA on March 4, 2026. (This includes certain counties in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.)
The bill requires the assistance provided by the bill to include compensation to producers for losses of multi-year crops.
The funds provided by this bill must be made available upon the request of a state department of agriculture or other appropriate state agency.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ashley Moody | R FL (original cosponsor) 2026-06-02 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4663 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4663?
S. 4663 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4663 are available on congress.gov.
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