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Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2018
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Summary of Bill HR 519
Bill 115 hr 519, also known as the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2018, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide tax incentives for farmers and ranchers who implement water conservation and efficiency measures on their land.
The bill aims to encourage sustainable water management practices in agriculture by offering tax credits for investments in water-saving technologies such as drip irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and soil moisture sensors. These measures are intended to help farmers reduce their water usage, improve crop yields, and protect natural resources.
Additionally, the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2018 includes provisions to support the development of water infrastructure projects, such as reservoirs, pipelines, and desalination plants, that will benefit agricultural communities. These projects are designed to increase water supply reliability and resilience in the face of drought and other water challenges. Overall, this bill seeks to promote responsible water use in agriculture, support the long-term sustainability of the industry, and enhance the resilience of rural communities to water-related risks. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses the intersection of water management and agriculture in the United States.
The bill aims to encourage sustainable water management practices in agriculture by offering tax credits for investments in water-saving technologies such as drip irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and soil moisture sensors. These measures are intended to help farmers reduce their water usage, improve crop yields, and protect natural resources.
Additionally, the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2018 includes provisions to support the development of water infrastructure projects, such as reservoirs, pipelines, and desalination plants, that will benefit agricultural communities. These projects are designed to increase water supply reliability and resilience in the face of drought and other water challenges. Overall, this bill seeks to promote responsible water use in agriculture, support the long-term sustainability of the industry, and enhance the resilience of rural communities to water-related risks. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses the intersection of water management and agriculture in the United States.
Current Status of Bill HR 519
Bill HR 519 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2017. Bill HR 519 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2017. Bill HR 519's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 25, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 519
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 519
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 519
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