To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to provide for seasonal and perishable programs, and for other purposes.

This bill would create a new crop loss payment program for growers of fresh fruits and vegetables that spoil quickly and are sold in a set season. Starting with the 2027 marketing year, the Secretary of Agriculture would make yearly payments to these growers when the national average market price for their crop during its selling season falls below a reference price based on the past three seasons, and the drop is caused by imports. Payments would equal the price gap multiplied by the grower's average production over the previous three years. To qualify, a grower must have average adjusted gross income under $5,000,000 or earn at least 75 percent of their income from farming, ranching, or forestry.

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Sponsors

• Raul Ruiz Democrat sponsor
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