North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina H296: Corn Farmer Recovery Act - Phase I.
Status: In committee, March 6, 2025
What the bill says
An act to establish a corn farmers recovery act and to appropriate funds for that purpose.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A CORN FARMERS RECOVERY ACT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: PART I. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS SECTION 1.1. The North Carolina General Assembly makes the following findings for corn farming in 2024: (1) Corn farming is a cornerstone of North Carolina's agricultural economy, with approximately 900,000 acres dedicated to its cultivation and generating over seven hundred fifty-six million nine hundred thousand dollars ($756,900,000) in cash receipts. Thousands of farmers rely on corn production to support livestock feed, ethanol, and food processing industries. (2) In 2024, North Carolina's corn farmers faced unprecedented challenges due to extreme weather events, including severe drought, excessive rainfall, and multiple hurricanes. These disasters resulted in widespread crop losses, infrastructure damage, and significant financial strain on farm operations. (3) The United States Department of Agriculture issued multiple secretarial disaster declarations covering affected counties, recognizing the devastating impact on corn production. While federal assistance has provided some relief, additional State support is necessary to aid recovery and ensure future resilience. (4) North Carolina's corn farmers have demonstrated resilience by adopting conservation practices and improved farming techniques. However, targeted investment in disaster relief, infrastructure, and research is essential to stabilize the industry and protect the State's agricultural economy. PART II. TRANSFERS AND APPROPRIATIONS …
Sponsors
- Jones, Brenden H. (R, 46) · primary sponsor
- Penny, Howard (R, 53) · primary sponsor
- Brisson, William D. (R, 22) · primary sponsor
- Cairns, Celeste C. (R, 13) · primary sponsor
- Almond, Jonathan L. (R, 73)
- Biggs, Brian (R, 70)
- Branson, Jerry (R, 59)
- Campbell, Grant L. (R, 83)
- Carver, Todd (R, 95)
- Eddins, Blair (R, 94)
- Goodwin, Edward C. (R, 1)
- Humphrey, Chris (R, 12)
Latest actions
- : Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Filed
Subjects: EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, Public, Disasters & Emergencies, Economic Development, Emergency Management, Rural Development, Agriculture, Agriculture Dept.
Common questions
- What is H296?
- H296 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Corn Farmer Recovery Act - Phase I.
- What does H296 do?
- In its own words: An act to establish a corn farmers recovery act and to appropriate funds for that purpose.
- What is the status of H296?
- In committee as of March 6, 2025. Latest action: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (March 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored H296?
- Jones, Brenden H. (R, 46), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H296?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H296
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