Legislative History 1938 - 1990

  • Issuance of federally subsidized crop insurance policies originated with 1938 legislation

  • Current authorizing legislation is 1980 Federal Crop Insurance Act (FCIA) – first time use of private insurance carriers is authorized

  • FCIA amended periodically through annual appropriations legislation and 1985 and 1990 Farm Bills

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