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HR7426Referred to Committee

USDA Express Loan Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-09
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Brad Finstad
Brad Finstad
Republican · MN · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (548 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/F000475

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Adam Gray (D-CA-13)Original· 2026-02-09

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-02-09

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The bill would create a faster, simpler loan program through the USDA to help farmers and agricultural businesses get financing more quickly than through traditional channels. This would likely allow smaller farms and rural businesses to access credit with less paperwork and quicker approval times, making it easier for them to buy equipment, land, or cover operating costs.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

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Agriculture

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Subjects

Agriculture and Food
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