S.741 - Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.741, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to research and develop a policy to insure mushroom production or revenue derived from it. The bill requires the Corporation to submit a report to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees within one year of enactment, detailing the research results and any recommendations. This aims to provide a safety net for mushroom farmers, who currently lack adequate crop insurance options.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill would be the creation of a research and development program focused on crop insurance for mushroom farmers. This could lead to a new federal crop insurance policy specifically tailored to the unique risks associated with mushroom farming. Ultimately, this could stabilize the mushroom farming industry by providing financial protection against crop losses.
Potential Benefits
- Provides financial security to mushroom farmers through crop insurance.
- Encourages continued mushroom production, contributing to the agricultural sector.
- Supports local economies dependent on mushroom farming.
- Potentially stabilizes mushroom prices for consumers.
- Could lead to innovation in agricultural insurance products.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with research, development, and implementation of the insurance program.
- Possible increase in premiums for farmers to participate in the insurance program.
- Risk of inefficient program management or misuse of funds.
- Limited scope, focusing solely on mushroom farmers and not other agricultural sectors.
- The report may not lead to actionable policy changes.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution, as it aims to support a specific sector of the agricultural economy. 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. Providing support to farmers through crop insurance can be seen as promoting the general welfare.
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).