Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025
Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025 - Summary **What It Does:** This bill would provide emergency funding to keep the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) operating if Congress fails to pass a regular budget for fiscal year 2026. The FSA provides critical services to farmers, including farm loans and other financial assistance programs.
If passed, the bill would ensure these services continue uninterrupted during any funding gap and would also cover any services farmers missed during the lapse period. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects American farmers who rely on FSA loans and services. It also impacts USDA employees who work at FSA offices and administer these farm programs. **Current Status:** The bill (S 3025) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) and is currently in committee. It has not yet been voted on or advanced further in the legislative process.
CRS Official Summary
Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue providing services for farmers through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) during any period in which legislation has not been enacted to provide continuing or full-year FY2026 appropriations to USDA. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to continue (1) uninterrupted services for farmers through the FSA; and (2) operations of FSA programs and offices, including with respect to farm loans. The bill also provides appropriations for the costs of FSA services that were not provided to farmers on or after September 30, 2025, and before this bill is enacted due to a lapse in appropriations. The appropriations provided by this bill are available until legislation is enacted to provide FY2026 appropriations for USDA (including continuing appropriations).
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.