Introduced in House — H.R. 5280

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5280

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 10, 2025

Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to enhance the long-term protection of watersheds, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protecting Farmers from Natural Disasters Act of 2025.

Sec. 2. Level of restoration

Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2203) is amended—

(1)

by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and

(2)

by inserting after subsection (a) the following:

(b) Level of restoration
The Secretary may allow restoration above pre-disaster conditions if that restoration is in the best interest of the long-term health and protection of the watershed.