S. 910: Farm Ownership Improvement 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 | 2025-03-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-09-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-10):
Farm Ownership Improvement Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a pilot program to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for farmers and ranchers for direct farm ownership loans. As background, the Farm Service Agency Direct Loan Program provides Farm Ownership Loans to farmers and ranchers for the purchase and development of farm property.
Under the five-year pilot program, USDA must prioritize outreach to organizations that have demonstrated engagement with beginning farmers or ranchers.
In addition, USDA may make use of alternative methods, including financial benchmarking, to reliably evaluate the financial viability of a participant in the pilot program and the likelihood of repayment of the applicable loan.
USDA must submit an annual report to Congress on the pilot program, which must include a description of the program's performance outcomes and a recommendation as to the pilot program's value.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-03-10 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 910 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 910?
S. 910 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Farm Ownership Improvement Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 910 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).