Federal · 119th Congress
FARM SAFE Act
Policy areaAgriculture and Food
Summary
Federal Agricultural Relief Maintained during Shutdowns And Federal Emergencies Act or the FARM SAFE Act
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue activities related to agricultural disaster assistance programs during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
Specifically, the bill provides that any USDA employee necessary to carry out an agricultural disaster assistance program (1) must be treated as an excepted employee who is required to perform work during a lapse in appropriations, and (2) may not be removed under a reduction in force.
Sponsor
Cosponsors8
Alma S. AdamsDU.S. Representative · 12th District · NC
Troy A. CarterDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · LA
Sarah ElfrethDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MD
Shomari FiguresDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · AL
Jennifer L. McClellanDU.S. Representative · 4th District · VA
Raul RuizDU.S. Representative · 25th District · CA
Glenn IveyDU.S. Representative · 4th District · MD
Tony WiedRU.S. Representative · 8th District · WIOther titles3
To provide for the continuation of agricultural disaster assistance programs in the event of a Government shutdown.Official Title as Introduced
FARM SAFE ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Federal Agricultural Relief Maintained during Shutdowns And Federal Emergencies ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Dec 2, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Dec 2, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Oct 8, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 8, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House