# What This Bill Does

This bill would drastically cut the budget for a specific part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture called the Office of the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. For the year 2024, it would limit how much money this office can spend to just $901,000.

To understand why this matters, you need to know what this office actually does. The Office of the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation oversees several important agricultural programs, including crop insurance support, conservation efforts on farmland, and various farm assistance initiatives. It's essentially the management hub for programs that help farmers deal with crop failures, protect soil and water resources, and access federal farm support. By capping its budget at $901,000, the bill would severely restrict the office's ability to operate and manage these programs effectively.

The practical impact would be significant for farmers and rural communities. With such a tiny budget, the office wouldn't have enough money to properly administer the programs it's supposed to oversee, which could mean delays in processing applications, reduced support for conservation projects, and less oversight of crop insurance and farm assistance programs. Farmers who depend on these services might face longer wait times or reduced access to help during difficult years. The bill was introduced by a group of House members in March 2023 but would need to pass both the House and Senate to become law.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Office of the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Office of the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation.</p>