Agriculture: Researching New Cold Weather Insurance for Farmers
Also known as: TEMP Act
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Key Points
Congress is directing the government to research and develop a new type of insurance to protect farmers from financial losses caused by frost and extreme cold weather.
The study will focus on creating insurance for specific crops that are easily damaged by freezing temperatures, including citrus fruits, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, and peppers.
The goal is to design a policy that pays farmers when they lose their harvest or see a drop in income due to cold weather events that happen rarely but cause major damage.
Government experts must complete this research and submit a report with their recommendations to agricultural committees in Congress within one year.
This policy aims to provide a better safety net for farmers who grow fruits and vegetables, helping them stay in business after natural disasters and potentially keeping food prices more stable for consumers.
Milestones
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Feb 10, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
TEMP Act
Bill NumberHR 7464
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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