Farm Transitions: Planning for the Future of American Farming
Also known as: Farm Transitions Act of 2025
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Key Points
Congress is looking to restart a special group called the Commission on Farm Transitions to help younger or new farmers get into the business. This group will study how to make it easier for people to buy or rent farmland and keep family farms running as older farmers retire.
The commission will look at specific challenges like high land prices, the need for better training programs, and how taxes affect passing a farm down to children. They will also investigate "heirs' property" issues, which can make it hard for families to prove they own their land.
A major focus will be on helping groups that have struggled in the past, including women and historically underserved farmers. The group will also track who is buying American farmland, including trends in foreign ownership.
The Secretary of Agriculture must set up this group within 60 days of the bill becoming law. The commission will have two years to finish its study and give recommendations to the government on how to fix these problems.
Milestones
2 milestones3 actions
Dec 3, 2025House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 2, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4977)
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Farm Transitions Act of 2025
Bill NumberHR 6385
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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