To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow for the advance payment of assistance under Tree Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jan 13, 2026
What it does
The bill would amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to provide advance payments of up to 25 percent of assistance under the Tree Assistance Program to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers before they begin replanting trees lost to natural disasters. This change aims to help growers cover upfront costs associated with replanting, such as purchasing seedlings or preparing land, by accessing a portion of their expected assistance earlier. The provision applies specifically to losses described in the existing program and maintains the overall structure of assistance while adding flexibility in timing of disbursement.
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