RAISE Act of 2026

Disaster aid for high-value crops

If enacted, the bill would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program to pay producers of high-value crops, including citrus, for losses in revenue, quality, or production. Payments would apply only when losses result from drought, wildfire, hurricane, flood, derecho, excessive heat, tornado, winter storm, freeze (including a polar vortex), smoke exposure, or excessive moisture. The Secretary would be able to carry out the program through block grants to States and territories for distribution. The bill does not specify payment amounts, a funding level, an application process, eligibility criteria, or an expiration date.