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BillHR 6385 · 119

Farm Transitions Act of 2025

Introduced
Dec 3, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes programs to help farmers transfer their farms to the next generation, and Funds training and resources for beginning farmers. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide support for farm transitions.

Sponsored By

Donald G. Davis
Democrat · North Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 3, 2025
  3. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects farmers, particularly those nearing retirement and beginning farmers, by providing them with resources and support to transition farms and start new farming operations. It also impacts rural communities by helping to maintain local food production and farm businesses.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on General Farm Commodities
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.