United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 281 — Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a per farm cap of $50,000 on commodity program benefits and $75,000 on marketing loan program benefits ($125,000 total). Increases such limit to $250,000 for married couples. Limits benefits eligibility to active producers. Establishes criteria for determining whether a person acting as a farm manager is actively engaged in farming for such purposes. (Permits only one such eligibility per farm operation.)

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S658-659)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 281 do?
Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a per farm cap of $50,000 on commodity program benefits and $75,000 on marketing loan program benefits ($125,000 total). Increases such limit to $250,000 for married couples. Limits benefits eligibility to active producers. Establishes criteria for determining whether a person acting as a farm manager is actively engaged in farming for such purposes. (Permits only one such eligibility per farm operation.)
Who sponsors S 281?
S 281 is sponsored by Chuck Grassley (R).
What is the current status of S 281?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 281?
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