Protecting Farmers from Natural Disasters Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Introduced
Summary
Gives the Secretary of Agriculture discretionary authority to restore watersheds above pre-disaster conditions when doing so benefits long-term watershed health. This change would let post-disaster work aim for stronger, more resilient landscapes rather than only returning to what existed before.
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- Farmers and rural communities: May see recovery projects planned to strengthen watershed protection, which could change how post-disaster repairs are designed and prioritized.
- Watershed ecosystems and land management: Allows restoration activities that improve long-term ecological health and protection by permitting work that exceeds the pre-disaster baseline when in the watershed's best interest.
- Department of Agriculture decision-making: Shifts discretion to the Secretary under Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize enhanced restoration levels within the existing legal framework.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stronger watershed repairs for farms
If enacted, USDA could approve watershed repairs that go beyond pre-disaster conditions. This would apply to restoration projects after natural disasters under an existing USDA watershed program. Upgrades would be allowed only when they help the watershed’s long-term health and protection. Farmers, rural homeowners, and nearby businesses could see stronger flood protection and better soil and habitat. The bill does not set new funding amounts or start dates.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Cosponsors
Davis (NC)
NC • D
Sponsored 9/10/2025
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Roll Call Votes
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