United StatesProvides $3.5 billion in block grants for post-freeze agricultural losses
This bill directs federal money to compensate Florida farmers for crop and tree losses after a March 4, 2026 freeze.
What it does
Appropriates $3.5 billion to USDA for FY2027 to provide block grants to States for crop, tree, bush, and vine losses from freeze or cold weather conditions.
Specifies that assistance must include compensation for losses of multi-year crops.
Limits eligible losses to counties that received a disaster designation for freeze and related cold weather conditions issued by the Secretary on March 4, 2026.
Makes funds available only upon request from a State department of agriculture or another State agency the Secretary approves.
Requires the Secretary to report to House and Senate Appropriations Committees within 120 days of enactment and every fiscal quarter thereafter until funds are expended.
Argument forTargets substantial, timely federal relief to farmers and growers affected by a specific freeze event, helping recover lost production and protect multi-year crops.
Argument againstLimiting eligibility to counties designated on March 4, 2026 could exclude nearby farmers who suffered similar losses but are outside that specific designation.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Introduced in SenateLatest
- Jun 2Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Introduced
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