H.R. 7206In committeeJobs & the economy
Farmers facing 2025 crop losses would get one-time federal payments under HR 7206
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7206 sends one-time payments to farmers who lost money on 2025 crops, delays SNAP cost shifts to states, and cancels several tariffs.60-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 7206 provides one-time cash payments to American farmers whose 2025 crop production costs exceeded expected earnings, covering 65 percent of that gap. Eligible crops include corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, and Christmas trees, with separate assistance for sugar beet growers and timber businesses. The bill also delays increased state cost-sharing for SNAP by roughly four years and cancels tariffs established by several executive orders, including those on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Who does it affect?
Farmers, farm workers, and timber industry workers are the primary recipients of payments and trade relief under this bill. Lower-income households that depend on SNAP benefits are also affected by the delay in state cost-sharing changes.
Why does it matter?
Delaying the SNAP cost-sharing shift means states will not face higher program expenses as soon as current law requires, which could affect how states plan their budgets. Canceling the listed tariffs would change import costs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and other countries covered by the broad global tariff order.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $5.8B total for farm payments
- Caps of $125K–$250K per farmer
- Up to $900K for specialty crops
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- 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.
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Official title
Farm and Family Relief Act
- Introduced:
- January 22, 2026
- Latest action:
- January 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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