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Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act (H.R. 3904)

Original title: Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act

June 11, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

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Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.Jul 28, 2023

Lead sponsor

Randy Feenstra

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill increases federal premium subsidies for crop insurance for farmers and ranchers in their first ten years of operation, potentially lowering their annual insurance costs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Beginning farmers and ranchers

They become eligible for higher federal premium subsidies for crop insurance for up to 10 years of operation.

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation

The agency must adjust its subsidy calculations and eligibility tracking to reflect the new 10-year window and tiered percentage increases.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes changes to federal crop insurance programs to provide more financial support to beginning farmers and ranchers. It extends the eligibility period for 'beginning farmer' status and increases the percentage of premium subsidies available during their first ten years of operation.

Key Facts

Extends the definition of a 'beginning farmer or rancher' from 5 crop years to 10 crop years.
Increases the premium subsidy for beginning farmers by 15 percentage points for the first and second reinsurance years.
Increases the premium subsidy by 13 percentage points for the third reinsurance year.
Increases the premium subsidy by 11 percentage points for the fourth reinsurance year.
Increases the premium subsidy by 10 percentage points for the fifth through tenth reinsurance years.
Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies as a 'beginning farmer' under this bill?

The bill defines a beginning farmer or rancher as someone who has been operating for 10 crop years or fewer.

How much will my crop insurance subsidy increase?

The subsidy increase depends on how many years you have been farming: 15% for years 1-2, 13% for year 3, 11% for year 4, and 10% for years 5-10.

Why It Matters

The bill increases federal premium subsidies for crop insurance for farmers and ranchers in their first ten years of operation, potentially lowering their annual insurance costs.

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Extension of Beginning Farmer Status

The bill doubles the eligibility window for beginning farmer status from 5 to 10 years, signaling a shift in federal support duration for new agricultural operations.

Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Agriculture“The House committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

personAngie Craig“U.S. Representative who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

personRandy Feenstra“U.S. Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

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