To amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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Passed HouseMr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida (for himself and Ms. …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2023 to allow USDA to provide agricultural disaster assistance in the form of block grants to eligible states and territories, giving flexibility in how disaster funds are distributed.
Who Benefits and How
States and territories gain flexibility to distribute agricultural disaster relief according to local needs. Farmers and ranchers may receive assistance more quickly through state administration.
Who Bears the Burden and How
States must administer block grants. USDA shifts some administrative burden to state governments.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes block grants as alternative distribution method
- Applies to agricultural losses covered by 2023 supplemental
- Gives Secretary of Agriculture discretion
- Provides flexibility to states and territories
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Allows USDA disaster relief block grants to states and territories
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Add flexibility to disaster relief distribution through block grants"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
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