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119-s-1826119th CongressWALLET

GRAIN DRY Act

Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Introduced

Summary

Expands the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program to cover on-farm propane storage. The bill would allow agricultural producers to use low-interest USDA storage loans to construct or upgrade propane storage facilities when the propane is used primarily for agricultural production. It notes common farm uses like grain dryers, irrigation engines, and barn heating. Eligibility relies on the existing federal definition of agricultural production in section 4279.2 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Loans for farm propane storage

This bill would let eligible agricultural producers use the USDA storage facility loan program for propane tanks. You would be able to apply for loans to build or upgrade propane storage used mainly for agricultural production. It would use the CFR definition of "agricultural production" in 7 CFR 4279.2 as of enactment. No new money or sunset dates are included.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 5/21/2025

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 9/2/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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