A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Farm Transitions Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. It focuses on reauthorizing the Commission on Farm Transitions-Needs for 2050. The legislation directs the Secretary to establish the commission within 60 days of the Act's enactment. It expands the scope of the commission's study and recommendations to include new areas such as heirs' property and succession. Additionally, it adjusts the timelines for reporting and specific years mentioned in the original act.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +4
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill expands the scope of the commission to include apprenticeship, mentoring, and land succession issues critical to farmers.
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
The bill specifically mandates the study of barriers faced by women farmers and ranchers.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill directs the commission to study unique barriers faced by historically underserved farmers regarding land ownership and transfer.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of Study Topics: The bill adds specific areas for the commission to study, which could provide insight into issues like heirs' property, land succession, and leasing/ownership trends by foreign entities (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2)).
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Support for Underserved Groups: The commission will now look into unique barriers faced by historically underserved and women farmers and ranchers regarding their ability to transfer, inherit, or purchase agricultural assets and land (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (7)).
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Increased Focus on Training: The bill modifies the study requirements to include apprenticeships, mentoring programs, business training, and technical assistance programs (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (D)).
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Improved Access to Affordable Options: The amendment adds the word ``timely'' to the study of affordable options, potentially focusing on the speed of access (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (A)).
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Comprehensive Policy Review: The bill expands the review of policies to include both State and Federal policies, and specifically looks at policies that may facilitate or impede transitions (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (2), subparagraph (C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
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 bill expands the scope of the commission to include apprenticeship, mentoring, and land succession issues critical to farmers. Would women be better off under this? — The bill specifically mandates the study of barriers faced by women farmers and ranchers. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill's study of historically underserved groups may address systemic barriers often faced by Black farmers. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's study of underserved groups may address systemic barriers often faced by Hispanic farmers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The focus on agricultural land succession and ownership helps maintain the stability of rural economies. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The focus on underserved groups and affordable options may assist lower-income farmers in acquiring land.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill specifically includes the study of barriers faced by women farmers and ranchers in purchasing or inheriting agricultural assets. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill directs the commission to study unique barriers faced by historically underserved farmers regarding land ownership and transfer. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Addressing land succession and inheritance issues may help preserve family wealth for future generations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The expansion of study topics to include business training, technical assistance, and barriers to land ownership supports small agricultural businesses. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill's focus on apprenticeships and mentoring programs may support future job creation in the agricultural sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By studying land succession and affordable options, the bill aims to improve the long-s term viability of the agricultural economy.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill's focus on agricultural transitions and land ownership supports the long-term stability of rural agricultural communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill expands the commission's scope to include the review of State policies alongside Federal policies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill directs the commission to study leasing and ownership trends by foreign persons or entities.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)
- 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.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa