legislation: 116-hr-8042

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116-hr-8042 116 hr 8042 Helping America’s Farmers Act Agriculture and Food 2020-08-14 2020-09-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. House Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] CT D H001081 6 Helping America's Farmers Act This bill directs the Farm Service Agency (FSA) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to carry out a program to provide economic disaster loans to certain agricultural entities with an adjusted gross income of less than or equal to $500,000. Under the program, such entities are eligible for loans of up to $2 million and may seek loan forgiveness based on demonstrated economic hardship.In making loans, priority must be given to (1) entities located in states most impacted by an economic disaster; and (2) minority, veteran, and women farmers and ranchers. The FSA may guarantee a loan to certain agricultural entities with an adjusted gross income of greater than $500,000 if such loan meets certain requirements. Entities that apply for a loan or loan guarantee may request that the FSA provide an emergency grant of at least $20,000 upon application. The bill provides funding for USDA to carry out a training program to provide FSA staff with appropriate training relating to economic injury loan processing and servicing. 2023-01-11T13:45:26Z  

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