S. 984: Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs 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 | 2025-03-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1706) |
| Last updated | 2025-05-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-12):
Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act
This bill waives the adjusted gross income limitations for payments or benefits under specific Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs for a person or legal entity that derives a portion of their income from agriculture. Currently, a person or entity is not eligible to receive certain benefits during a crop, fiscal, or program year if their average gross income exceeds $900,000.
Specifically, in the case of an excepted payment or benefit, the adjusted gross income limitation is waived if 75% or more of the average adjusted gross income for the person or entity is derived from farming, ranching, or silviculture activities. These activities include agritourism, direct-to-consumer marketing of agricultural products, and the sale of agricultural equipment owned by such person or entity.
The bill applies to the USDA
- Livestock Indemnity Program;
- Livestock Forage Disaster Program;
- Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program;
- Tree Assistance Program; and
- Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 984 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 984?
S. 984 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 984 are available on congress.gov.
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