United StatesFARM SAFE Act
What it does
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue activities related to agricultural disaster assistance programs during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
More detail
Specifically, the bill provides that any USDA employee necessary to carry out an agricultural disaster assistance program (1) must be treated as an excepted employee who is required to perform work during a lapse in appropriations, and (2) may not be removed under a reduction in force.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Dec 2Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.Latest
- Dec 2Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Oct 8Introduced in House
- Oct 8Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.Introduced