Congress·In Committee·S. 4088
Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
Farming: New Support for Diverse Crops and Soil Health
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- This bill expands a federal program that helps farmers manage financial risks. It provides more money for farmers to try new things like organic farming, improving soil health, and building storage for different types of grains.
- It specifically helps farmers who want to protect their land from climate change. It pays for projects like better irrigation, planting trees among crops, and using livestock waste for compost to keep the soil healthy.
- The plan makes it easier for more people to get help by providing translation services for insurance paperwork. It also helps insurance companies understand how to cover farms that grow many different types of food instead of just one crop.
- The bill increases the program's main budget from $10 million to $30 million each year. It also raises the limit on how much a single farmer can receive, allowing them to get up to $200,000 over a five-year period.
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Milestones
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Mar 12, 2026
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.
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 4088
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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