Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025
Summary
The Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025 would authorize temporary appropriations to the Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in the event that Congress fails to pass regular annual funding legislation for fiscal year 2026. If enacted, the bill would ensure that farmers continue receiving uninterrupted services and that FSA programs and offices remain operational during any funding gap, including farm loan services. The bill would also cover costs for FSA services that were not provided to farmers after September 30, 2025, due to a lapse in appropriations.
These appropriations would remain available only until Congress passes permanent or continuing appropriations for USDA for fiscal year 2026. In practical terms, if enacted, this bill would serve as a safety net to prevent disruptions to agricultural services that farmers rely on, such as loan programs and agency operations, during periods when Congress has not yet finalized the government's budget.
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