H.R. 10411 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to allow farmers to receive prevented planting payments for land that could not be planted due to insufficient irrigation water. This aims to provide financial support to farmers affected by drought or water shortages.
H.R. 10411 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Jeff Hurd (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Agriculture and Food policy area, one of 113 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Jeff Hurd is the sponsor of 13 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10411 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10411 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Agriculture and Food is 2/10.
Supporters of H.R. 10411 argue that the bill is a necessary step to assist farmers facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change and water scarcity. They believe it will help stabilize agricultural production and ensure the livelihoods of those in the farming community.
Critics of H.R. 10411 express concerns that it may incentivize poor land management practices or lead to over-reliance on government assistance. Some worry that it could set a precedent for future legislation that might not address the root causes of irrigation issues.
The analysis of H.R. 10411, sponsored by Jeff Hurd, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. This indicates a low likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from financial contributions. The bill aims to assist farmers facing irrigation challenges by making certain unplanted acreage eligible for prevented planting payments, which is a critical issue for agricultural stakeholders. However, since the top donor industries do not align with agricultural irrigation or farming, the potential for undue influence is minimal. Voters should be aware that while donor interests can sometimes skew legislative priorities, in this case, the absence of relevant donor industries suggests that the bill may be more aligned with the needs of constituents than with donor agendas.
What does H.R. 10411 do?
H.R. 10411 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to allow farmers to receive prevented planting payments for land that could not be planted due to insufficient irrigation water. This aims to provide financial support to farmers affected by drought or water shortages.
Has H.R. 10411 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10411 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10411 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10411 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Agriculture and Food is 2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10411?
H.R. 10411 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 18, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10411?
H.R. 10411 was sponsored by Jeff Hurd (Republican).
