[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     INTRODUCTION OF THE TARIFF IMPACTED FARMER SUPPORT ACT OF 2026

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                          HON. SHOMARI FIGURES

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2026

  Mr. FIGURES. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the Tariff Impacted 
Farmer Support Act of 2026, which would establish a temporary Farmer 
Support and Revenue Loss Assistance Program to provide targeted relief 
for producers of cotton, peanuts, soybeans, corn, and poultry. The 
Trump Administration's tariffs and foreign policies have uniquely 
impacted these farmers, who are experiencing significant revenue losses 
due to increased fuel and fertilizer costs and a reduced ability to 
export their products to foreign markets. This bill seeks to support 
small and mid-sized family farming operations and ensure that America's 
producers can continue feeding, fueling, and clothing our Nation.
  Farmers across Alabama and the Nation continue to face rising 
production costs, market volatility, and economic uncertainty that have 
placed extraordinary pressure on family farming operations. These 
challenges have been compounded by rising fuel and fertilizer costs due 
to the Iran War and retaliatory tariffs resulting from the Trump 
Administration's trade policies, which have reduced export 
opportunities and created current and future uncertainty in 
agricultural markets. For farmers operating on thin margins, a single 
year of substantial losses can threaten the long-term viability of 
their operations.
  Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Alabama's and the American 
economy, supporting rural communities and generating billions of 
dollars in economic activity each year. Despite their importance, this 
Administration has not adequately addressed the harm its policies and 
decisions have had on farmers. While the Trump Administration extended 
approximately $20 billion in financial support to the Government of 
Argentina, American agricultural producers are facing measurable 
financial strain and need support.
  The Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026 would authorize up to 
$15 billion through the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide direct 
assistance to qualifying agricultural producers of soybeans, cotton, 
corn, peanuts, and poultry with no repayment obligation. Eligibility 
would be limited to agricultural producers with gross annual farm 
revenues of $500,000 or less, consistent with applicable definitions 
under the Food Security Act. Assistance would be based on documented 
revenue losses between the 2024 and 2026 crop years, utilizing 
receipts, contracts, and other producer records to verify eligibility.
  I encourage my colleagues to support and cosponsor the Tariff 
Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026.

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