To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize payments under the environmental quality incentives program to assist producers in implementing certain conservation practices along the southern border of Texas, and for other purposes.

1/15/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill 119 hr 389, also known as the Southern Border Conservation Assistance Act, aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide financial assistance to producers in implementing conservation practices along the southern border of Texas. The bill specifically authorizes payments under the environmental quality incentives program to support these efforts.

The main goal of the bill is to promote environmental conservation along the southern border of Texas by assisting producers in implementing practices that will help protect and preserve the natural resources in the region. This includes measures such as soil and water conservation, wildlife habitat enhancement, and erosion control.

The bill is non-partisan and focuses solely on providing support to producers in the region to help them implement these important conservation practices. It does not have any political agenda or bias, but rather seeks to address the specific environmental needs of the southern border of Texas. Overall, Bill 119 hr 389 is a targeted and practical piece of legislation that aims to support environmental conservation efforts along the southern border of Texas through financial assistance to producers. It is an important step towards protecting the natural resources in the region and ensuring a sustainable future for the area.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 389

Introduced on
2025-01-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill 119 hr 389, also known as the Southern Border Conservation Assistance Act, aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide financial assistance to producers in implementing conservation practices along the southern border of Texas. The bill specifically authorizes payments under the environmental quality incentives program to support these efforts.

The main goal of the bill is to promote environmental conservation along the southern border of Texas by assisting producers in implementing practices that will help protect and preserve the natural resources in the region. This includes measures such as soil and water conservation, wildlife habitat enhancement, and erosion control.

The bill is non-partisan and focuses solely on providing support to producers in the region to help them implement these important conservation practices. It does not have any political agenda or bias, but rather seeks to address the specific environmental needs of the southern border of Texas. Overall, Bill 119 hr 389 is a targeted and practical piece of legislation that aims to support environmental conservation efforts along the southern border of Texas through financial assistance to producers. It is an important step towards protecting the natural resources in the region and ensuring a sustainable future for the area.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize payments under the environmental quality incentives program to assist producers in implementing certain conservation practices along the southern border of Texas, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/14/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.