United StatesAppropriates $3.5 billion for Florida freeze crop disaster relief
This law would provide federal money to help Florida farmers recover from freeze-related losses, affecting local agriculture and state recovery efforts.
What it does
Appropriates $3.5 billion to USDA for freeze-related agricultural assistance.
Directs the assistance be given as block grants to States to address crop revenue, quality, or production losses.
Specifically includes compensation for losses of multi-year crops.
Limits eligible losses to counties with a Secretary-issued disaster designation on March 4, 2026.
Requires State request for funds and quarterly reporting by the Secretary until funds are expended.
Argument forDelivers rapid, targeted federal relief to farmers harmed by the March 4, 2026 freeze, helping restore production and incomes.
Argument againstA $3.5 billion appropriation increases federal outlays and could be criticized as costly, especially if benefits are concentrated in a few counties or producers.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 2Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Introduced
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