HR 6018 · in committee · major
Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- Farm Service Agency officers and employees must continue working during government shutdowns.
- Rural farmers and agricultural communities that depend on FSA services are affected.
- The bill reclassifies FSA work as emergency services, allowing required work without immediate pay during shutdowns.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would classifying FSA work as emergency services affect rural farmers who need loans or crop support during a shutdown?
- 02
What funding mechanisms would cover FSA employee salaries if they're required to work without immediate pay during shutdowns?
- 03
Which agricultural services are most critical to designate as emergency functions, and how should FSA prioritize limited staffing during a shutdown?
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Sponsor · R-WI-8
Tony Wied
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
8/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-11-10
Joining the bill
Legislative timeline
2025-11-10 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-11-10 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-11-10 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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