Defend American Agriculture Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
The Defend American Agriculture Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes changes to the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. Specifically, it would amend the aggregate funding limit for the Commodity Credit Corporation. The bill would increase the funding limit to $45 billion from the date of enactment through September 30, 2031. After that date, the limit would revert to $30 billion.
This legislation directly affects the Commodity Credit Corporation, a government-owned entity that supports American agriculture. The changes relate to the maximum amount of funding and assistance it can provide.
The bill was introduced on July 20, 2026, by Representative Clay Higgins and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It is currently in its initial stage in the legislative process. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
20 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9781 do?
- The Defend American Agriculture Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes changes to the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. Specifically, it would amend the aggregate funding limit for the Commodity Credit Corporation. The bill would increase the funding limit to $45 billion from the date of enactment through September 30, 2031. After that date, the limit would revert to $30 billion. This legislation directly affects the Commodity Credit Corporation, a government-owned entity that supports American agriculture. The changes relate to the maximum amount of funding and assistance it can provide. The bill was introduced on July 20, 2026, by Representative Clay Higgins and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It is currently in its initial stage in the legislative process. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 9781 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9781. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9781?
- H.R. 9781 was sponsored by Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9781?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (20 Jul 2026).
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