Reps. Franklin and Carbajal reintroduce TEMP Act to enhance freeze protection insurance for specialty crop growers following cold weather damages.
Quiver AI Summary
Representatives reintroduce TEMP Act: Representatives Scott Franklin and Salud Carbajal have reintroduced the Temperature Event Mitigation Policy (TEMP) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to direct the Risk Management Agency to create affordable crop insurance for losses due to cold exposure and freezes, responding to recent detrimental impacts on Florida's specialty crop industry.
Support from agricultural leaders: Agricultural representatives, including Florida Farm Bureau Federation's president, emphasized the need for improved insurance options in light of devastating freezes affecting crop production. The TEMP Act seeks to establish a temperature-based crop insurance policy to help farmers manage risks and recover from cold weather losses more effectively.
Legislative backing: Senator Ashley Moody is sponsoring companion legislation in the U.S. Senate, highlighting the collaborative effort among lawmakers to provide essential support for farmers facing temperature-related challenges. The act has received endorsements from various agricultural leaders, underscoring its significance in protecting growers' livelihoods.
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Scott Franklin Fundraising
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Scott Franklin Net Worth
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Scott Franklin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Scott Franklin:
- H.R.5908: Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act
- H.R.3185: Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025
- H.R.2770: TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
- H.R.2297: Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act
- H.R.1466: Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2025
- H.R.1248: Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
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