This bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve insurance availability for specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The legislation establishes a new Specialty Crop Advisory Committee that will advise the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation on developing and improving insurance policies specifically tailored to specialty crop producers. The committee must include between 5 and 10 members with specialty crop experience, including at least one producer from each major U.S. region, and must meet at least twice yearly to provide recommendations on insurance policies and educational programs. The bill also strengthens the role of the Corporation's existing Specialty Crops Coordinator to serve as the primary liaison between the agency and specialty crop producers. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation, though the bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the advisory committee within 180 days of the law's enactment.
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