Introduced in House — H.R. 6018

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 6018

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 10, 2025

Mr. Wied (for himself, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Guest, Mr. Harrigan, and Mrs. McClain Delaney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

To ensure that Farm Services Agency offices stay open during a government shutdown.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act.

Sec. 2. Farm Services Agency to be regarded as providing essential services during a government shutdown

Any services by an officer or employee of the Farm Services Agency shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.