Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 389 Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/7/2025, 1:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 389

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 389

Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act

This bill directs the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to provide payments to agricultural producers to implement certain conservation practices in counties at or near the Texas southern border. In general, this Department of Agriculture program provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners to address natural resource concerns.

Specifically, EQIP must provide payments to agricultural producers to implement conservation practices to address and repair damage to agricultural land and farming infrastructure that is in a county at or near the Texas southern border and contributes to natural resource concerns or problems.

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Current Status of Bill HR 389

Bill HR 389 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2025. Bill HR 389 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2025. Bill HR 389's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of February 14, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 389

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 389

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 389

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.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.

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