Bill would keep Farm Service Agency open in shutdowns
In committeeH.R. 6018Latest action
Sponsor: Tony Wied · Representative · WI
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Official title: Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 6018 would require Farm Service Agency offices to stay open and keep running during a federal .
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What does this do?
This bill would classify all Farm Service Agency work as "essential," meaning FSA offices could not close during a federal . Essential services are those allowed to keep running when the government loses its funding authority, because they protect people's lives or property.
Who does it affect?
The Farm Service Agency is the part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that connects farmers and ranchers with loans, disaster assistance, crop insurance, and other financial programs. This bill would affect farmers and rural communities who rely on those services, as well as FSA employees who would be required to keep working .
Why does it matter?
Currently, FSA offices can be shut down during a federal funding lapse, which can interrupt access to loans and disaster assistance for farmers and rural communities. This bill would change that by giving FSA the same legal standing as other services that are not allowed to stop .
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedNov 10, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Nov 10, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.