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To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.
2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3580
Bill 118 hr 3580, also known as the Conservation Stewardship Program Enhancement Act, aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide additional funding for the conservation stewardship program. This program, established to encourage farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices on their land, has been successful in promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting natural resources.
The bill proposes an increase in funding for the program, allowing more farmers and ranchers to participate and receive financial assistance for implementing conservation practices such as cover cropping, crop rotation, and water management. By investing in these practices, the bill aims to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and protect water quality.
In addition to increasing funding for the conservation stewardship program, the bill also includes provisions to streamline the application process for farmers and ranchers, making it easier for them to participate in the program. This will help ensure that more agricultural producers are able to access the benefits of the program and contribute to conservation efforts. Overall, the Conservation Stewardship Program Enhancement Act seeks to support sustainable agriculture practices, protect natural resources, and promote environmental stewardship among farmers and ranchers. By providing increased funding and streamlining the application process, the bill aims to expand the reach and impact of the conservation stewardship program for the benefit of both agricultural producers and the environment.
The bill proposes an increase in funding for the program, allowing more farmers and ranchers to participate and receive financial assistance for implementing conservation practices such as cover cropping, crop rotation, and water management. By investing in these practices, the bill aims to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and protect water quality.
In addition to increasing funding for the conservation stewardship program, the bill also includes provisions to streamline the application process for farmers and ranchers, making it easier for them to participate in the program. This will help ensure that more agricultural producers are able to access the benefits of the program and contribute to conservation efforts. Overall, the Conservation Stewardship Program Enhancement Act seeks to support sustainable agriculture practices, protect natural resources, and promote environmental stewardship among farmers and ranchers. By providing increased funding and streamlining the application process, the bill aims to expand the reach and impact of the conservation stewardship program for the benefit of both agricultural producers and the environment.
Congressional Summary of HR 3580
This bill increases funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program. This Department of Agriculture program provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to maintain and improve existing conservation systems and to adopt additional conservation activities in a comprehensive manner on a producer's entire operation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3580
Bill HR 3580 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2023. Bill HR 3580 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2023. Bill HR 3580's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of June 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3580
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3580
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Appropriations
- Farmland
- Wetlands
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3580
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3580
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