To amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to authorize the use of Commodity Credit Corporation funds for emergency assistance to dairy producers in the case of livestock relocation and feed crop losses due to natural disasters, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 25, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
This bill amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to allow the federal government to use existing Commodity Credit Corporation funds to provide emergency assistance to dairy and livestock producers affected by natural disasters. Specifically, the bill authorizes payments to help producers cover costs related to relocating livestock, providing shelter for animals in place, and replacing feed crops lost due to natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, or severe storms. The legislation, introduced in December 2023, does not specify a dollar amount or timeline for implementation, instead authorizing the use of already-existing funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation, which is a government entity that provides farm support programs. The bill directly benefits dairy and livestock farmers who experience losses from natural disasters and would give the federal government clearer legal authority to direct aid to these producers. This authorization would make it easier for the Department of Agriculture to quickly deploy assistance when natural disasters strike agricultural areas.
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