CHILE Act of 2026 establishes a framework for emergency assistance to specialty crop producers impacted by adverse events.

The CHILE Act of 2026 amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to create a specialty crop emergency assistance framework. This framework provides direct assistance to producers of specialty crops affected by adverse events, including economic crises or market disruptions. The Secretary of Agriculture will determine eligibility and payment calculations, considering factors such as the higher value and input costs of specialty crops. The bill appropriates $5 billion for fiscal year 2027 to support this assistance.

CHILE Act of 2026 establishes a framework for emergency assistance to specialty crop producers impacted by adverse events.

The CHILE Act of 2026 amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to create a specialty crop emergency assistance framework. This framework provides direct assistance to producers of specialty crops affected by adverse events, including economic crises or market disruptions. The Secretary of Agriculture will determine eligibility and payment calculations, considering factors such as the higher value and input costs of specialty crops. The bill appropriates $5 billion for fiscal year 2027 to support this assistance.