HR 4626 · 99th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Farm Credit Assistance Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-04-17· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.(1986-04-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Farm Credit Assistance Act of 1986 - Title I: Agricultural Loan Interest Subsidy Program - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Federal-State- Lender cooperative agricultural loan interest subsidy program to run through September 30, 1987. Sets forth borrower eligibility criteria, including a prohibition on borrowers who produce commodities on highly erodible land or converted wetland. Provides that with regard to such program, the interest rate shall be written down as follows: (1) two percentage points shall be paid by the Federal Government; (2) between one and two percentage points may be paid by a State; and (3) one percent of interest or at least 15 percent of the principal shall be canceled by the lender. Sets maximum aggregate loan principal at $400,000 for an individual, and $600,000 for a family corporation or partnership. Authorizes FY 1986 through 1989 program appropriations. Limits maximum aggregate fiscal year payments to $600,000,000. Requires States to submit a program plan to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval. Sets forth plan requirements, including the designation of a State administering agency. Title II: Farm Credit System Institution Borr…

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Cosponsors (6)

4 Democrats2 Republicans