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. The bill defines specialty crops and appropriates $5 billion for fiscal year 2027 to provide direct assistance to producers affected by adverse events. The Secretary of Agriculture will establish a framework to deliver this assistance, considering factors such as the higher value and input costs of specialty crops. Payments will be calculated based on the producer's sales and a payment factor determined by the Secretary.

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. The bill defines specialty crops and appropriates $5 billion for fiscal year 2027 to provide direct assistance to producers affected by adverse events. The Secretary of Agriculture will establish a framework to deliver this assistance, considering factors such as the higher value and input costs of specialty crops. Payments will be calculated based on the producer's sales and a payment factor determined by the Secretary.