Texas Lawmaker Proposes New Safety Net for Cotton Farmers

For most farmers, planting their crops comes with the hope of a high yield. However, sometimes farming is a game of fate, and many unforeseen factors can determine how the crop will turn out. Cotton is one of the biggest crops grown in the US, and one representative from Texas is aiming to help cotton farmers all over the country.

Rep. Ronny Jackson, who serves Texas's 13th congressional district, including Amarillo, Wichita Falls, and others, introduced a new bill to the U.S. House of Representatives during the 119th Congress, first session, which will help cotton farmers.

Rep. Jackson, along with co-sponsors Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, Rep. Tracey Mann, and Rep. August Pfluger, introduced HR 5633, also known as the Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act of 2025, which will give incentives to farmers.

What the Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act Does

HR 5633 directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to develop and roll out within two years a new insurance product covering revenue losses tied to harvesting incentives, and to report to Congress within a year on its progress.

How the Bill Supports Cotton Farmers

The cotton industry has faced significant production challenges in recent years, and we must ensure that both our cotton farmers and supply chain have the support they need to remain viable for future generations,” said Rep. Ronny Jackson. “My bill will help stabilize the cotton industry, ensuring that our cotton gins, warehouses, merchants, and cooperatives have ample product to continue serving America’s cotton producers and supporting rural communities across the U.S.

Why Cotton Production Needs Federal Help

According to the Texas Farm Bureau, an organization that supports the bill, the measure would provide farmers with an additional safety net, encouraging continued harvests in difficult years and helping preserve the infrastructure vital to the cotton supply chain.

Could This Bill Impact Other Crops?

HR 5633 isn't intended to provide the same assistance to those farmers of other crops. However, developments from this bill could affect other farmers. It could help create other incentive programs for different types of crops, the development of larger agricultural legislation, and bring attention to supply chain issues.

What’s Next for the Bill

The bill still has to pass the House, Senate, and if passed, must be signed by the President to become law.