H.R.9884

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, such as economic crises or market disruptions. The Secretary of Agriculture will establish this framework, considering the higher value and input costs of specialty crops, and the diverse business structures of producers. Payments will be calculated based on the producer's sales of specialty crops and a payment factor determined by the Secretary.