Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
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Introduced on September 27, 2024 by David G. Valadao
Legislation Details
- Appropriates $14 billion for the Department of Agriculture to address disaster-related losses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
- Funds are designated for losses in revenue, quality, or production of crops, livestock, and other agricultural products due to various natural disasters in 2023.
- Specific provisions include:
- Up to $1.5 billion allocated for livestock producers affected by natural disasters.
- Criteria for drought-related losses eligibility based on U.S. Drought Monitor ratings.
- Payments to processors for losses may be made in lieu of direct payments to producers under certain conditions.
- Limits on administrative costs for managing the funds, capped at 1% of the total appropriation.
- Payment limitations are imposed based on existing regulations, with separate limits for 2022 and 2023.
- Total payments combined with crop insurance cannot exceed 90% of the determined loss; for those without insurance, it cannot exceed 70%.
- Producers receiving payments must purchase crop insurance for the next two crop years where available.
- Establishes that appropriated amounts are in addition to existing appropriations for the fiscal year.
- Funds are available under the same authorities and conditions applicable to the appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2024.
- Designates the appropriations as emergency requirements under specific budget resolutions.
Last updated 12/17/2024