Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1858 Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1858

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1858

Bill HR 1858 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1858 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1858's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 5, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1858

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1858

Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration ActFlooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration ActTo amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 with respect to the emergency watershed program, and for other purposes.

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