H.R.5716

FARM SAFE Act Federal Agricultural Relief Maintained during Shutdowns And Federal Emergencies Act

Introduced·10/8/25

Ensures agricultural disaster assistance programs continue during government shutdowns.

The FARM SAFE Act ensures the continuation of agricultural disaster assistance programs during government shutdowns. It mandates that certain Department of Agriculture employees remain employed and continue their work on these programs, even if there is a lapse in appropriations. This act defines "agricultural disaster assistance program" to include specific programs under the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 and the Agricultural Act of 2014.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Dec 2, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Dec 2, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Oct 8, 2025

House

Introduced in House