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Bill would send $5 billion to specialty crop farmers in 2027
Data as of July 12, 2026
The bill provides $5 billion in fiscal year 2027 funding for USDA to pay specialty crop farmers through an existing assistance program.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act would provide $5 billion for fiscal year 2027 to help farmers who grow specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. USDA would distribute the money through an existing (or similar future) Commodity Credit Corporation assistance program, using rules from a February 2026 USDA program announcement and a January 2025 federal notice. It funds an already-planned effort rather than creating a new program.
Who does it affect?
Specialty crop farmers and producers nationwide, who may face low prices, high costs, weather losses, or trade disruptions, are directly affected. Consumers and taxpayers are indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
The funding would allow USDA to actually make payments under a program it had already planned, rather than leaving it unfunded.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $5 billion authorized
- fiscal year 2027
- funded via Commodity Credit Corporation
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- 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.
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Official title
Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act
- Introduced:
- June 2, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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