Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023

House Bill 6717 - Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6717 Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6717

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023

This bill revises the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program to provide agricultural producers and owners of nonindustrial private forest land impacted by natural disasters the option to receive an advance on cost-sharing payments before carrying out emergency measures.

The bill also expands eligibility for payments under the programs to include emergency measures to address damages caused by (1) a wildfire that is not caused naturally if the damage is caused by the spread of the wildfire due to natural causes, and (2) a wildfire that is caused by the federal government.

Current Status of Bill HR 6717

Bill HR 6717 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2023. Bill HR 6717 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2023. Bill HR 6717's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of January 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6717

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6717

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6717

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to remove barriers to agricultural producers in accessing funds to carry out emergency measures under the emergency conservation program, and for other purposes.