United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

S 4956 — Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

The bill addresses financial relief for farmers and ranchers.

This bill aims to provide financial assistance and support for farmers and ranchers facing economic challenges. It seeks to help stabilize their operations and ensure sustainability in agriculture.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means financial support may be available to help sustain your operations during tough economic times.
  • Ranchers: This means you could receive assistance to address economic challenges affecting your ranching activities.
  • Environment: This may contribute to sustainable practices in agriculture, positively impacting environmental stability.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies the interpretation of exemptions from permits for certain discharges of dredged or fill material under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

  • 33 U.S.C. 1344(f)(1)

    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the discharge → The discharge

    This change removes the conditionality of the discharge language, making it absolute.

  • 33 U.S.C. 1344(f)

    (3) Construction.--This subsection shall be construed liberally in favor of not prohibiting, and not requiring a permit under this section for, any discharge of dredged or fill material described in paragraph (1).

    This addition directs that the exemption for certain discharges should be interpreted broadly to avoid requiring permits.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

542 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

finance agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4956?
S 4956 is sponsored by Lummis, Cynthia M. (Republican), Armstrong, Alan (Republican), Lee, Mike (Republican), Ricketts, Pete (Republican), and McCormick, David (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4956?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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