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H.R.1589: Small Farm Insurance Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced April 16, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Small Farm Insurance Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to provide coverages for eligible crops based on individual yields (other than for value-loss crops) under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program equivalent to: (1) catastrophic risk protection, or (2) specified additional coverage. Provides reduced premiums for limited resource,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 3, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
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April 16, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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April 16, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Welch (D-Vt.) |