Rep. Franklin Leads Bipartisan Push for $3.5 Billion in Florida Freeze Relief
The Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It was sent to the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on the Budget on June 1, 2026, and it has not moved since that date. The bill is currently stalled because it needs a committee to review it before it can move forward.
While the bill has broad support from Florida lawmakers in both parties, large emergency spending bills often face delays or changes in the House.
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Small agricultural businesses in affected Florida counties, including nurseries, fruit packinghouses, and farm supply stores, would benefit indirectly as the $3.5 billion in relief helps stabilize the local agricultural economy. When farms recover, the businesses that depend on them for revenue also recover.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026
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