Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7475

USDA Loans: Faster Approval for Farm Bridge Loans

Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program Act

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This bill, introduced by Representative Austin Scott, would create a pilot program at the USDA to speed up the approval process for certain farm loans. It focuses on bridge loans, which are short-term loans used to cover costs until a person gets long-term financing.
The program would allow trusted lenders who already work with the government to get federal guarantees on these loans much faster. This means banks can give money to farmers and rural business owners more quickly because the government is backing the loan.
To qualify, borrowers must be considered creditworthy by their bank. The bill specifically tells the USDA to cut down on paperwork and wait times for these approvals without lowering the actual standards for who can get a loan.
The goal is to help people in rural areas get the cash they need for their operations exactly when they need it, rather than waiting months for government processing. The pilot program would start within one year of passing and run until September 2031.

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Feb 10, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program Act

Bill NumberHR 7475

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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