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HR8138FEDERALFederal Billfiled

Proposed Disaster Response Training for Farm Service Agency Staff

Original title: HR 8138: Bill to Create Disaster Response Training for Farmers

Record date · September 3, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create a specialized training program for Farm Service Agency employees who assist farmers and ranchers after natural disasters. The program aims to ensure staff are better prepared to provide outreach, , and information on available relief programs.

Why it matters

If passed, this bill would change the operational requirements for Farm Service Agency staff by mandating annual disaster-specific training, potentially altering the speed and quality of assistance provided to farmers and ranchers following natural disasters.

Background

The Farm Service Agency is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides services to farmers and ranchers, including disaster assistance programs. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Farm Service Agency employees

Employees designated as 'covered' will be required to complete annual disaster response training.

Directly affected

Farmers and ranchers

They will be offered exit surveys to evaluate the assistance they receive from the agency following natural disasters.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will receive this training?

The training is for 's,' defined as any Farm Service Agency employee who could be deployed to provide disaster relief assistance to farmers and ranchers.

What will the training cover?

Training will cover outreach protocols, , information on available relief programs, and specific conditions/needs related to various natural disasters.

Will farmers have a way to provide feedback?

Yes, the bill requires the Secretary to offer an exit survey to farmers and ranchers who receive assistance, allowing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the support provided.

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Connected Entities

Secretary of Agriculture, 1 year, Scott Franklin, Mr. and 5 more

PersonSecretary of Agriculture“The executive branch official responsible for overseeing the program.”Map →

date1 year“Timeframe for annual training and reporting.”Map →

PersonScott Franklin, Mr.“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

OrganizationFarm Service Agency“The agency within the USDA responsible for administering agricultural programs.”Map →

date180 days“Timeframe for establishing the training program.”Map →

PersonMr. Soto“Lead sponsor of the bill.”Map →

bill numberH.R. 8138“The bill itself.”Map →

bill numberAgricultural Act of 2014“The relevant legislation to which this bill amends.”Map →

Sources

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