Gabe Evans (R-CO)
To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain types of cattle to be included in a livestock pilot program, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is about making sure certain types of cattle are included in a livestock pilot program. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Evans of Colorado on October 5, 2026. The legislation amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act. Specifically, it changes Section 523(b)(1) of the act. Starting with the crop year 2027, the pilot program must cover bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The legislation directly aids livestock producers and cattle farmers by expanding crop insurance coverage options for their herds.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Cattle ranchers and livestock business owners benefit from the inclusion of bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle in the federal crop insurance pilot program.
- Scored +4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to include specific types of cattle in a livestock pilot program, directly supporting livestock producers and agricultural businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle coverage: Section 1 of the bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require that bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle be included in a livestock pilot program beginning with the crop year 2027. This is positive because it expands insurance pilot program coverage to include these specific types of cattle for those involved in raising them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The legislation directly aids livestock producers and cattle farmers by expanding crop insurance coverage options for their herds. Would business owners be better off under this? — Cattle ranchers and livestock business owners benefit from the inclusion of bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle in the federal crop insurance pilot program. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Agricultural communities and rural residents involved in the cattle industry will benefit from enhanced insurance protections.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to include specific types of cattle in a livestock pilot program, directly supporting livestock producers and agricultural businesses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Expanding livestock crop insurance coverage to include bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle provides better financial risk management for cattle producers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — By expanding livestock pilot program insurance to cover bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle, the bill financially benefits rural agricultural communities.
- 10/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House