HR 6018
119th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
Introduced: April 29, 2026
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Committees of jurisdiction
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