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BillHR 8374 · 119

Equal Treatment for Farmers Act

Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Cosponsors
26
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the federal government to treat all farmers equally, regardless of their farm size or type, when providing financial assistance and support. Funds would be allocated to ensure equal access to resources and programs for small and large farmers alike.

Sponsored By

Mark Harris
Republican · North Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 20, 2026
  3. Apr 20, 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 across the United States, potentially providing equal access to financial assistance, resources, and programs for small and large farms. The bill's impact would be most significant for small farmers, who may currently face unequal treatment when seeking government support.

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
26backers
  • Republican26
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (26)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Agriculture
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.