Bills · HR 2435
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2435Agriculture and Food
Save Our Small Farms Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION APR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly supports the financial stability and resilience of small and diversified farms, which are crucial for local economies and food systems. These farms often face unique challenges, such as difficulty finding affordable insurance for their specific crops and navigating complex administrative requirements for existing aid programs. Without adequate support, many small farms are vulnerable to closure due to unexpected natural disasters.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a much-needed financial safety net, helping these farms better withstand floods, droughts, or other unforeseen events. This could prevent farm closures, maintain local food supplies, and ensure a more stable agricultural sector. If the bill does not pass, many small farms may continue to struggle with high costs and insufficient protection, increasing their risk of financial ruin.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reduces paperwork and streamlines the application process for the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), especially for urban, small-scale, and direct-to-consumer farms, allowing the use of tax forms for revenue history.
This makes it significantly easier for smaller, diverse farms to access critical disaster assistance by simplifying administrative hurdles.
PROVISION 02
Offers premium discounts on NAP coverage for farmers who commit to transitioning to a comprehensive "whole farm risk management insurance plan" (Whole-Farm Revenue Protection) within three years.
This incentivizes farmers to adopt more robust, long-term insurance coverage, improving their financial security against a broader range of risks.
PROVISION 03
Expands the types of crops that can be covered by NAP, particularly those with local average market prices, and allows more flexibility for reporting losses for hand-harvested or rapidly deteriorating crops.
This ensures more specialty and unique crops grown by small farms can receive disaster assistance and makes the program more practical for certain types of produce.
PROVISION 04
Establishes pilot projects to address emerging needs of producers and collect data for developing new insurance policies.
This forward-looking provision allows for testing innovative approaches to farm insurance and gathering data to create better, more tailored programs in the future.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 6 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 18
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
MAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2435
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionApr 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2435Agriculture and Food
Save Our Small Farms Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
19 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
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