S 180
Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve disaster relief for agricultural producers by allowing the Department of Agriculture to distribute funds as block grants to states and territories. It specifically addresses losses incurred by farmers and ranchers due to natural disasters like droughts, wildfires, and floods that occurred in 2022. The bill modifies the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to streamline the process of providing these disaster assistance funds. Ultimately, the goal is to provide quicker and more direct support to those impacted by agricultural disasters.
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Marco Rubio
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