Bill 119 hr 1858, also known as the Emergency Watershed Program Improvement Act, aims to make changes to the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 in order to enhance the emergency watershed program. This program provides assistance to farmers and ranchers who have experienced damage to their land due to natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
The bill includes provisions to streamline the application process for farmers seeking assistance through the emergency watershed program. It also seeks to improve coordination between the program and other federal agencies involved in disaster response and recovery efforts.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase funding for the emergency watershed program in order to better support farmers and ranchers in need of assistance. This includes providing additional resources for technical assistance and conservation practices to help prevent future damage to agricultural land.
Overall, the Emergency Watershed Program Improvement Act aims to strengthen the emergency watershed program and provide more effective support to farmers and ranchers impacted by natural disasters.