Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act

Summary#

The bill would provide one-time payments to eligible agricultural producers for necessary expenses related to revenue losses or quality or production losses involving covered crops, specialty crops, livestock, or poultry. Producers must be actively engaged in farming. The Agriculture Secretary would set payment terms and administer the program. The bill would make $20 billion available for fiscal year 2026 from qualifying tariff proceeds. Payments would be due within 90 days after the bill’s enactment.

What it means for you#

If you produce an eligible commodity and are actively engaged in farming, you may qualify for a payment for certain expenses related to losses. The Agriculture Secretary would set the payment terms. The bill does not specify payment amounts for individual producers.

Expenses#

The bill makes $20 billion available for payments in fiscal year 2026, using qualifying tariff proceeds that are not otherwise appropriated. The funds would remain available until spent.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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