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BillHR 8525 · 119

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

Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Amends the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act to support programs for seasonal and perishable crops. Expands existing agriculture laws to include more types of crops.

Sponsored By

Raul Ruiz
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 27, 2026
  3. Apr 27, 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

Affects farmers and producers of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, by providing them with potential funding and support for their products. Impacts consumers by potentially increasing the availability and variety of seasonal and perishable crops in the market.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeAgriculture Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 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.