A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the RAISE Act of 2026. It changes the Agricultural Act of 2014 by adding a new section for emergency assistance. The bill allows the Secretary to run a program that makes payments to producers of high value crops. These payments are for revenue, quality, or production losses caused by certain natural events. Eligible events include droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, tornadoes, winter storms, freezes, smoke exposure, and excessive moisture. This program may also be carried out using block grants given to States and territories.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 adds Section 1502(a), which could help producers of high value crops, including citrus. It lets the Secretary make payments to these producers for losses of revenue, quality, or production caused by disasters like droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and excessive heat. This is a positive for farmers who suffer financial damage from severe weather.
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Section 2 adds Section 1502(b), which allows the emergency program to be run through block grants given to States and territories. This could make it easier for local governments to handle the disaster relief funds for their people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 10/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kat CammackRepublican · Florida
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida