HB9927: Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act

What the bill says

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to add the emergency watershed program as a covered program for purposes of carrying out the regional conservation partnership program, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, July 23, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to add the emergency watershed program as a covered program for purposes of carrying out the regional conservation partnership program, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act . SECTION 2. Emergency watershed program Section 1271A(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3871a(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G) The emergency watershed protection measures described in section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 ). .

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Sponsors

• Jimmy Panetta (D) · primary sponsor
• Randy Feenstra (R, HD-004)

Latest actions

1. July 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2. July 23, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB9927?

HB9927 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Farmers Lifeline to Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act.

What does HB9927 do?

In its own words: To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to add the emergency watershed program as a covered program for purposes of carrying out the regional conservation partnership program, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB9927?

In committee as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (July 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB9927?

Jimmy Panetta (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB9927?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9927