Bill would let FCA inspect low-risk farm lenders less often
In committeeS. 4655Latest action
Sponsor: John Cornyn · Senator · TX
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Official title: Farm Credit Adjustment Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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S 4655 would let the FCA extend exams of "low-risk" Farm Credit System lenders to up to 24 months.
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What does this do?
This bill would let the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) extend the maximum gap between examinations to as long as 24 months for Farm Credit System institutions it deems "low-risk." Higher-risk institutions would presumably keep their current, shorter examination schedule. The change would take effect October 1, 2026, if passed.
Who does it affect?
This affects Farm Credit System institutions, which lend to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, and the FCA, which oversees them. Borrowers who rely on these lenders are affected only indirectly.
Why does it matter?
This changes how closely federal regulators monitor certain lenders' financial health, without altering loan terms or services for borrowers. It could reduce compliance work for low-risk institutions and shift the FCA's oversight workload.
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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.