This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
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Most small agricultural bills like this are not passed by themselves. Instead, they are usually added to the much larger Farm Bill that Congress debates every few years.
Key Points
This bill creates a new group called the Specialty Crop Advisory Committee. This group will help the government design better insurance plans for farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts. These farmers often have a harder time getting insurance than those who grow crops like corn or wheat.
The new committee will include up to 10 members, and at least five of them must be actual farmers. To make sure all parts of the country are heard, the group must include at least one farmer from the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast. They will meet at least twice a year to share their expertise.
The leader of this new committee will also get a seat on the board that oversees federal crop insurance. This gives specialty crop farmers a direct voice in the room when the government makes big decisions about how to protect farms from losses.
The bill also strengthens the role of the Specialty Crops Coordinator. This person will act as a bridge between the government and farmers. They will help the government understand the specific risks these farmers face, such as sudden weather changes, trade issues, or problems with shipping and supply chains.
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jun 2, 2026Senate
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.
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Increasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops Act
Bill NumberS 4651
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
