Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
In committee
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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 seeks to amend the Agricultural Act of 2104. The primary purpose is to allow for the advance payment of assistance under the Tree Assistance Program. It would allow the Secretary to disburse a portion of funds before replanting begins. This applies to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers facing specific losses.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill benefits agricultural business owners by providing early access to assistance funds for replanting.
- Scored +3
Would farmers be better off under this?
Orchardists and nursery tree growers receive improved cash flow through the ability to receive advance assistance payments.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides immediate financial liquidity to orchardists and nursery growers by allowing up to 25 percent of assistance upfront.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Advance access to funds: The Secretary may disburse up to 25 percent of the assistance amount before the eligible orchardists or nursery tree growers begin replanting the trees (Section 1). This provides financial support earlier in the process for those experiencing losses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited advance amount: The amount of assistance that can be disbursed before replanting begins is capped at not more than 25 percent of the total amount (Section 1).
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 business owners be better off under this? — The bill benefits agricultural business owners by providing early access to assistance funds for replanting. Would farmers be better off under this? — Orchardists and nursery tree growers receive improved cash flow through the ability to receive advance assistance payments.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides immediate financial liquidity to orchardists and nursery growers by allowing up to 25 percent of assistance upfront. Is this likely to create jobs? — Providing advance liquidity to growers may help sustain business operations and prevent job losses during replanting phases.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The advancement of funds supports the financial stability of agricultural producers in rural areas.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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