SB2643: Protecting Farmers from Drought Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes.
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This bill would change the federal crop insurance rules for farmers facing drought conditions. It specifically modifies eligibility rules for prevented planting insurance, which pays farmers when drought prevents them from planting crops. The bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act, a law that helps farmers manage weather-related losses. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently awaiting review.
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SB2643: Protecting Farmers from Drought Act of 2023