I am still fighting for advanced PLC payments and payment limitation relief
Crawford will continue fighting for advanced PLC payments and payment limitation relief.
Occurrences
I also support exploring other avenues for additional direct assistance
Evidence
Crawford said the farm bill needs action because existing payment limitations prevent family farms from fully benefiting from the updated safety net. He said his Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act would let producers receive half of their PLC and ARC payment before the October payment date and suspend payment limitations for a year.
Crawford said he joined colleagues in passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and noted that it included two of his own amendments. The same page shows he testified on April 28, 2026, on a farm bill amendment tied to the package.
The House Agriculture Committee's section-by-section summary says Title I builds on higher reference prices and provides the agricultural safety net framework for ARC/PLC. It also states that one section increases a payment limit for fiscal years 2025 through 2031 to $200,000.
Assessments
Crawford continued to advocate for advanced PLC/ARC payments and payment limitation relief during his current House term, including through the Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act and amendments tied to the 2026 farm bill process. The evidence shows committee and House movement in the relevant policy area, including payment-limit changes and Crawford-backed amendments, but it does not show final enactment of advanced PLC payments or the full promised payment limitation relief. Because he made a serious legislative effort but the promised outcome is not shown as fully delivered, this merits partial credit with an effort badge.