New advisory panel would give specialty crop farmers a voice on insurance
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Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff · Senator · CA
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Official title: Increasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The bill creates a Specialty Crop Advisory Committee to help shape federal crop insurance for fruit, vegetable, and nut growers.
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What does this do?
This bill establishes a Specialty Crop Advisory Committee within the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to advise on designing, improving, and reviewing insurance policies for specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The committee would have five to ten producer members representing the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast, meeting at least twice a year. It also updates the Specialty Crops Coordinator's duties to work with the committee, and requires consultation with the committee whenever new crop insurance policies are reviewed annually.
Who does it affect?
Specialty crop farmers, federal crop insurance program administrators, and USDA officials who manage crop insurance.
Why does it matter?
The change is meant to ensure specialty crop growers have structured input into insurance policies that reflect risks like weather damage, trade issues, and supply chain problems different from those facing commodity crops.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 2, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Jun 2, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.