Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act of 2025
Summary
The Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act of 2025 aims to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote research and development of harvest incentive policies. It directs the Corporation (likely referring to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation) to conduct research or contract with qualified persons for this purpose. The Act mandates a report to be submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations and Agriculture, detailing the research results and any policies made available.
Expected Effects
The Act could lead to the development and implementation of new harvest incentive policies within the federal crop insurance program. This could influence farmer behavior and potentially stabilize agricultural infrastructure. The report to Congress will provide transparency regarding the research and policy development process.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially stabilizes farm income through harvest incentives.
- Encourages research and development in agricultural policy.
- May improve the efficiency of crop insurance programs.
- Could lead to more sustainable farming practices.
- Provides transparency through required reporting to Congress.
Potential Disadvantages
- The cost of research and development could strain resources.
- New policies may create unintended consequences for the agricultural market.
- The two-year implementation timeline may be too slow to address immediate needs.
- The effectiveness of harvest incentives is uncertain.
- Potential for policies to disproportionately benefit certain types of farms or crops.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution, as it aims to support the agricultural sector and ensure food security. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. The Act falls under Congress's power to regulate commerce and provide for the general welfare through agricultural policy.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).