TEMP Act
Agriculture: Researching Cold Weather Insurance for Farmers
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced in the Senate, directs the government to research and develop new insurance options for farmers whose crops are damaged by frost or freezing temperatures. It specifically targets fruits and vegetables like strawberries, citrus, peaches, and tomatoes that are often ruined by unexpected cold snaps.
- The research will focus on 'index-based' insurance, which is a system that pays farmers automatically if temperatures drop below a certain level for a specific amount of time. This can be faster and simpler than traditional insurance, which usually requires a person to visit the farm and inspect the damage before paying a claim.
- The goal is to protect farmers from losing their entire year's income due to rare but catastrophic weather events. Within one year of the bill passing, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation must report its findings and recommendations to Congress to determine if this insurance should be made available to farmers nationwide.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes.
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