Federal · 119th Congress
Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program Act
Policy areaAgriculture and Food
Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program for an expedited qualification and approval process for eligible Department of Agriculture (USDA) bridge loans.
Under a new pilot program, USDA must streamline the application review process for borrowers seeking USDA guaranteed bridge loans that are serviced by a Preferred Certified Lender. Specifically, USDA must consider streamlining the process for (1) certifying eligibility and reviewing financial information, and (2) making determinations regarding the farming plan and financial situation of an applicant.
The pilot program expires on September 30, 2031.
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Other titles2
To establish an expedited guaranteed lender pilot program at USDA.Official Title as Introduced
Expedited Guaranteed Lender Pilot Program ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Mar 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Feb 10, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 10, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House