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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7464

Agriculture: Researching New Cold Weather Insurance for Farmers

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

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 10, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced in House

Related Bills

2 bills

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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Cosponsors

(17)
D: 5R: 12

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