Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4353

Introduced
5/16/24  

Caption

Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act

Impact

The implications of SB4353 are significant for state laws governing agricultural insurance. By mandating regular reviews and the inclusion of stakeholder engagement in these reviews, the bill sets a framework for potentially enhancing the crop insurance landscape. State and local agricultural stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide input that reflects the regional characteristics and challenges, enabling more tailored insurance products that address specific concerns of farmers affected by quality losses, particularly following disasters or market fluctuations.

Summary

SB4353, known as the Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act, seeks to amend provisions of the Federal Crop Insurance Act, particularly focusing on quality loss adjustment coverage. The bill emphasizes periodic reviews of the quality loss adjustment procedures every five years starting in 2024, aiming to ensure that these procedures remain relevant and effective for farm operations impacted by variable quality losses. This initiative represents a proactive step towards adjusting crop insurance mechanisms to better reflect the realities of agricultural production and market conditions.

Contention

While the bill is designed to improve the quality loss adjustment process and engage diverse agricultural stakeholders, it may face contention regarding the management and implementation of these reviews. Concerns may arise around the adequacy of representation from smaller or less influential agricultural sectors, which could impact the effectiveness of the proposed engagement process. Additionally, there might be debates related to the sufficiency of funding and resources allocated for the proposed reviews, possibly influencing the overall effectiveness of the changes the bill aims to establish.

Companion Bills

US HB8436

Related Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act

Previously Filed As

US HB8436

Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act

US SB1117

Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act

US HB442

Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act

US HB7919

Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024

US HB8070

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

US SB4122

Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2024

US SB5104

AFFIRM Act of 2024 Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act of 2024

US SB4348

Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act

US SB4110

AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024

US SB5101

Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2024

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