Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Agriculture and Food
Why This Matters
This bill updates the rules for farmers to receive payments when hurricanes damage their crops. It ensures that accurate weather data is used to determine who gets paid and how much.
If you are a farmer, you may find it easier to get insurance payments after a hurricane.
Who this affects
Farmers · Hurricane insurance recipients
What changes is this bill making?
1The bill changes how farmers qualify for hurricane insurance payments.
2It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to use specific weather data for eligibility.
3If the main data source is incomplete, an alternative data set can be used.
4The alternative data must come from certified weather stations.
