To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

Summary

Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to provide an advance payment equal to up to 25% of Tree Assistance Program (TAP) benefits to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers for covered losses, and to disburse that advance before replanting begins. The change alters the timing and partial amount of TAP payments but does not itself appropriate new funds or change eligibility criteria.

• Permits up to 25% advance payment of Tree Assistance Program (TAP) benefits to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers.
• Advance may be paid before replanting begins to help growers start recovery sooner.
• Advance is capped at 25% of the TAP assistance otherwise payable (partial payment only).
• Does not change eligibility rules or the total TAP benefit calculation in the provided text.
• Requires USDA to implement procedures to disburse, track, and reconcile advances.
• No explicit appropriation or effective date is specified in the provided text.
• Aims primarily to improve cash flow and reduce delays to replanting after qualifying losses.