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- H.R.3973
H.R.3973: AFFIRM Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 5, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 1, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act or the AFFIRM Act This bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reduce federal crop insurance payments and disclose details regarding subsidies. The bill prohibits premium subsidies: (1) for additional coverage for any person or legal entity that has an average adjusted gross income that exceeds $250,000, (2) that exceed...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
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| Nov. 5, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Nov. 5, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.) |