What is the current status of S 231?

S 231 is currently: Introduced.

S 231 was sponsored by Peter Welch (D), Sen.

Creates New Crop Insurance for Weather Damage

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Why This Matters

This bill creates a new crop insurance policy that helps farmers protect their income from losses caused by severe weather conditions.

If you are a farmer, this new insurance could protect your income from weather-related losses starting in 2025.

Who this affects

farmers · crop growers

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows the government to develop a new type of crop insurance policy.
2Farmers can insure their crops against specific weather events like drought and flooding.
3The insurance will be available in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
4Farmers will have options to increase or decrease their coverage levels.
5The bill focuses on using reliable weather data to determine coverage.

Read the detailed summary

Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025This bill extends through FY2026 the Bureau of Reclamation's pilot projects to increase water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead due to drought conditions.

Creates New Crop Insurance for Weather Damage

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Why This Matters

This bill creates a new crop insurance policy that helps farmers protect their income from losses caused by severe weather conditions.

If you are a farmer, this new insurance could protect your income from weather-related losses starting in 2025.

Who this affects

farmers · crop growers

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows the government to develop a new type of crop insurance policy.
2Farmers can insure their crops against specific weather events like drought and flooding.
3The insurance will be available in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
4Farmers will have options to increase or decrease their coverage levels.
5The bill focuses on using reliable weather data to determine coverage.

Read the detailed summary