House Bill 2191, also known as the Tennessee Agriculture Recovery and Investment in Family Farm (TARIFF) Relief Act, aims to provide financial assistance to family farmers in Tennessee who are facing challenges due to high input costs and market losses linked to tariffs on agricultural products. The bill establishes a new fund, the TARIFF relief fund, within the state treasury, which will consist of grants, appropriations, and other available moneys, including a proposed transfer of $130 million from the revenue fluctuation reserve in fiscal year 2026-2027. The fund will be used to provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible family farmers who demonstrate a need for assistance.

The bill outlines the definitions of "family farmer" and "farm," establishes the criteria for grant eligibility, and mandates the development of an application process by the Department of Agriculture. It also includes provisions for the examination and audit of the fund by the comptroller of the treasury and stipulates that any fraudulent claims related to the grants will be subject to penalties under the False Claims Act. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of supporting farmers in the state.