Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act

Summary

Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act This bill requires Farm Service Agency (FSA) officers and employees to continue to work during a government shutdown. As background, under an exception in the Antideficiency Act, an employee whose duties involve the safety of human life or the protection of property may be required to work during a government shutdown (i.e., lapse in appropriations). Under this bill, any services by an FSA officer or employee are deemed to be for an emergency involving the safety of human life or the protection of property. Thus, if a lapse in FSA appropriations occurs, FSA officers and employees may be required to continue working. 

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Timeline

1. 10 November 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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2. 10 November 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 November 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 November 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 November 2025

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Sponsors

• Tony Wied · R · Sponsor
• Jack Bergman · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Michael Guest · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Scott Fitzgerald · R · Cosponsor
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