H.R. 8042 · 116th Congress
Helping America’s Farmers Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jahana Hayes
- Introduced
- 2020-08-14
- Latest action
- 2020-09-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Summary
Helping America's Farmers Act
This bill directs the Farm Service Agency (FSA) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to carry out a program to provide economic disaster loans to certain agricultural entities with an adjusted gross income of less than or equal to $500,000.
Under the program, such entities are eligible for loans of up to $2 million and may seek loan forgiveness based on demonstrated economic hardship.In making loans, priority must be given to (1) entities located in states most impacted by an economic disaster; and (2) minority, veteran, and women farmers and ranchers.
The FSA may guarantee a loan to certain agricultural entities with an adjusted gross income of greater than $500,000 if such loan meets certain requirements.
Entities that apply for a loan or loan guarantee may request that the FSA provide an emergency grant of at least $20,000 upon application.
The bill provides funding for USDA to carry out a training program to provide FSA staff with appropriate training relating to economic injury loan processing and servicing.