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119-hr-292119th CongressWALLET

GRAPE Act

Sponsored By: Representative Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

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Summary

This bill would require the federal crop insurance program to insure table, wine, and juice grapes against losses from freeze events. It sets deadlines for research, policy availability, and a report to Congress.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New freeze insurance for grape growers

This bill would direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to study and design insurance for table, wine, and juice grapes hit by freeze. The agency would need to start research within 1 year of enactment and could hire contractors. If the legal requirements in section 508(h) are met, the policy would be offered within 18 months. The agency would report to Congress within 2 years on the research and the policy. If passed, grape growers could get coverage for freeze losses.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

NY • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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