H.R. 10735House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain types of cattle to be included in a livestock pilot program, and for other purposes.

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This bill changes the Federal Crop Insurance Act so that a livestock pilot program will also cover more types of cattle. Starting with the 2027 crop year, the program will include bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle. The change is aimed at cattle producers who want crop‑insurance‑type protection for these animals.

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Amends the Act to add “bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle” to the list of cattle covered by the livestock pilot program, effective beginning with the 2027 crop year.

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture Committee

October 5, 2026

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Introduced in House

October 5, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture Committee

October 5, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 5, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10735

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 5, 2026

Mr. Evans of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain types of cattle to be included in a livestock pilot program, and for other purposes.

Coverage of certain cattle under livestock pilot program

Section 523(b)(1) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1523(b)) is amended by inserting after cattle the following: (including, beginning with crop year 2027, bred cattle, replacement heifers, and cull cattle).