Bills · S 1758
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1758Agriculture and Food
RTCP Revitalization Act
INTRO MAY 14· LAST ACTION MAY 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides a more secure financial lifeline for farmers and ranchers operating in some of the most challenging and costly environments in the United States. Without guaranteed funding, programs that help these producers can be cut or reduced, making it harder for them to stay in business and compete. By guaranteeing funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation, it ensures that these farmers and ranchers can count on support to offset their unique transportation expenses, which are often much higher than those faced by producers in the continental U.S.
If this bill becomes law, geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers will have more certainty that the federal government will help cover some of their extra costs, making their operations more sustainable. If it doesn't become law, the program would continue to rely on yearly discretionary funding, which means its future and the amount of support it can offer could fluctuate and be less reliable, potentially putting these unique agricultural operations at greater risk.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Guarantees mandatory funding for the reimbursement program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers from the Commodity Credit Corporation.
This ensures the program has a reliable, consistent source of funding each year, removing uncertainty.
PROVISION 02
Establishes specific annual funding amounts, starting at $10 million in fiscal year 2026 and increasing each year to $15 million by fiscal year 2031 and for every year after that.
These set amounts provide a clear financial commitment and growth trajectory for the program's support.
PROVISION 03
Removes the Secretary's ability to impose individual payment limitations for farmers and ranchers in any fiscal year where the program has enough funds to cover all eligible applications.
This allows qualifying farmers to receive their full due reimbursement without a cap when sufficient funds are available.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Hawaii
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
62
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 14
Introduced in Senate
MAY 14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1758
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 14, 2025
Last actionMay 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2025
Senate BillS 1758Agriculture and Food
RTCP Revitalization Act
INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
