Bills · S 1693
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1693Agriculture and Food
FARMER Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial stability of many American farmers by making essential risk management tools more affordable and accessible. By increasing the government's contribution to crop insurance premiums, especially for the Supplemental Coverage Option and the highest coverage level of certain farm-based plans, farmers can better protect themselves against unpredictable events like natural disasters, disease, or sharp drops in market prices. This enhanced protection could lead to more stable farm incomes, fewer farm bankruptcies, and a more secure food supply for the nation.
If this bill becomes law, farmers will face lower out-of-pocket costs for critical insurance coverage, potentially encouraging wider adoption of these tools. However, this also means a greater financial outlay from taxpayers to support the agricultural sector. If the bill does not pass, farmers will continue to pay a larger share of their crop insurance premiums, and the Supplemental Coverage Option will remain less subsidized, potentially limiting its reach and effectiveness as a risk management tool.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the government's share of the premium for the highest coverage level (85%) of individual farm-based revenue or yield protection plans using enterprise or whole farm units, from 59% to 68%.
Makes the most comprehensive farm-based insurance more affordable for farmers who insure their entire operation, encouraging greater adoption.
PROVISION 02
Raises the government's subsidy for the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) from 65% to 80% of the premium.
Significantly reduces the out-of-pocket cost for farmers choosing this additional county-level insurance protection, making it more accessible.
PROVISION 03
Adjusts the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) to allow for a higher maximum coverage level (up to 90%) but narrows the percentage of loss before coverage begins (from 14% to 10% below average).
Offers farmers the ability to protect a greater percentage of their income or yield, while slightly modifying the loss trigger.
PROVISION 04
Requires a study on how to modify the Supplemental Coverage Option to better serve farmers in very large counties by offering coverage for areas smaller than an entire county but larger than individual farms.
Could lead to more precise and effective insurance options for farmers in large geographical areas in the future, addressing current limitations.
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R· North Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
15
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DEM 0 REP 10 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in Senate
MAY 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1693
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1693Agriculture and Food
FARMER Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
10
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