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S 1493119th CongressIntroduced
Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Agriculture & Food
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to update Livestock Indemnity Program payment rates quarterly to reflect current market prices, ensuring fair compensation for livestock losses caused by adverse weather or protected wildlife attacks through mandatory coordination with the Agricultural Marketing Service and additional resources.
Key Points
- 1Requires quarterly determination of market value for indemnity payments to accurately reflect current livestock pricing conditions.
- 2Mandates coordination between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator for precise valuation.
- 3Authorizes the Secretary to utilize supplementary resources beyond standard procedures to establish timely and equitable payment rates.
Impact Areas
Livestock producers and ranchers experiencing weather-related or wildlife-caused animal lossesUSDA agencies including Agricultural Marketing Service and Risk Management AgencyRural agricultural economies dependent on livestock production stability
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