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Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Act
12/29/2022, 11:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7663
Bill 117 HR 7663, also known as the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Act, aims to address environmental concerns related to agriculture in the Great Lakes region. The bill focuses on promoting sustainable farming practices and reducing pollution in the Great Lakes watershed.
Key provisions of the bill include funding for conservation programs that help farmers implement practices to protect water quality, such as cover cropping, nutrient management, and erosion control. The bill also provides support for research and technical assistance to help farmers adopt best management practices.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve water quality monitoring and reporting in the Great Lakes region, as well as funding for projects to restore and protect wetlands and other natural habitats. Overall, the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Act seeks to promote responsible agricultural practices that benefit both farmers and the environment in the Great Lakes region. It aims to protect the water quality of the Great Lakes and ensure the long-term sustainability of agriculture in the area.
Key provisions of the bill include funding for conservation programs that help farmers implement practices to protect water quality, such as cover cropping, nutrient management, and erosion control. The bill also provides support for research and technical assistance to help farmers adopt best management practices.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve water quality monitoring and reporting in the Great Lakes region, as well as funding for projects to restore and protect wetlands and other natural habitats. Overall, the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Act seeks to promote responsible agricultural practices that benefit both farmers and the environment in the Great Lakes region. It aims to protect the water quality of the Great Lakes and ensure the long-term sustainability of agriculture in the area.
Congressional Summary of HR 7663
Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Act
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention. Nonpoint source pollution comes from diffuse sources and is caused by precipitation moving over or through the ground and carrying pollution.
In implementing the initiative, USDA must
- provide grants to Great Lakes states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin) for education and outreach, technical assistance, and voluntary verification programs regarding nonpoint source pollution from agricultural activities;
- establish a funding priority within the Great Lakes basin for payments to producers that participate in the initiative to achieve verification through a state verification program; and
- use existing data where it is available.
In carrying out the initiative, states may collaborate with entities that have agricultural or environmental expertise, including academic or nonprofit organizations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7663
Bill HR 7663 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7663 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7663's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. as of May 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7663
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7663
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7663
Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Act
Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Act
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7663
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