The Farm Program Integrity Act of 2023 modifies federal payment limits for farm commodity programs under existing agriculture law. The bill tightens payment restrictions by capping marketing loan payments at $75,000 per person or entity per year and setting overall payment limits between $125,000 and $250,000 depending on how many people are actively engaged in farming operations. It also strengthens requirements for who qualifies as an "active farmer" by requiring at least 1,000 hours of personal labor and active management per year, and it removes certain exemptions and loopholes that previously allowed some landowners and investors to receive payments without meeting these standards. The bill affects farmers, farm operators, and investors in agricultural operations across the country by establishing clearer eligibility rules and lower payment caps. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are provided in the legislation.
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