No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act
This bill prohibits the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using race-based or sex-based criteria when making decisions about 10 specific farm programs. It applies to programs including pandemic aid for farmers, crop insurance, conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program, farm loans, and rural development grants. The law requires USDA to administer these programs based on merit, fairness, and equal opportunity for all applicants. It directly affects farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses applying for these federal programs.
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Introduced Aug 12, 2025
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Aug 12, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Aug 12, 2025
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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