# USDA Seeking Public Comment on a New Provision to Provide Assistance to Agricultural Producers Who Have Experienced Discrimination | USDA

> USDA is seeking public comment on how to implement Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act, which appropriates $2.2 billion for producers who faced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs. Secretary Tom Vilsack framed the effort as part of USDA's equity commitments.

- Date: 2022-10-13 · published 2022-10-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/39118-usda-seeking-public-comment-on-a-new-provision-to-provide-assistance-to
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

The discrimination-relief provision is a policy step that does not move feed supply or demand in a measurable way. It mainly affects the eligibility and payment process for certain farmers.

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## Sources

- usda.gov: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2022/10/13/usda-seeking-public-comment-new-provision-provide-assistance-agricultural-producers-who-have

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