Equal Treatment for Farmers Act

This bill would remove references to "socially disadvantaged" farmers and ranchers from many federal farm laws, including laws on crop insurance, farm loans, conservation, outreach, and marketing programs. It would repeal or strike several sections that set up programs or set-asides for that group, while keeping references to beginning and veteran farmers. It would change a conservation set-aside so that 5 percent of certain program funds go to beginning farmers or ranchers. It would also bar any U.S. Department of Agriculture program from giving any preference, priority, or added benefits to anyone based on race or gender.

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Sponsors

• Mark Harris Republican sponsor
• 26 cosponsors