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HR 6018 · in committee · major

Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act

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

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  1. 01

    How would classifying FSA work as emergency services affect rural farmers who need loans or crop support during a shutdown?

  2. 02

    What funding mechanisms would cover FSA employee salaries if they're required to work without immediate pay during shutdowns?

  3. 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

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Introduced 2025-11-10

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-11-10 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  2. 2025-11-10 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-11-10 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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