GRAIN for America Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3779 GRAIN for America Act 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

Summary of Bill HR 3779

The Bill 118 hr 3779, also known as the GRAIN for America Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to support and promote the growth of the grain industry in America.

The bill includes provisions to provide financial assistance to grain farmers, improve infrastructure for grain transportation, and increase research and development funding for grain production. It also aims to expand market access for American grain products both domestically and internationally.

Additionally, the GRAIN for America Act includes measures to address environmental concerns related to grain production, such as promoting sustainable farming practices and reducing the carbon footprint of the grain industry. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the grain industry in the United States, support American farmers, and ensure a stable and sustainable food supply for the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3779

Guaranteeing Robust Agricultural Independence and Nutrition for America Act or the GRAIN for America Act

This bill establishes a one-year moratorium on the enrollment of land in the Conservation Reserve Program, with a specified exception for land that is already subject to a contract under the program. It also prohibits the Department of Agriculture from enrolling prime farmland in the program.

Additionally, the bill allows a participant who has entered into a contract under the program to terminate the contract at any time during the one-year period preceding the date on which the contact would expire.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3779

Bill HR 3779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2023. Bill HR 3779 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 31, 2023. Bill HR 3779's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of July 10, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3779

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural conservation and pollution

- Farmland

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3779

GRAIN for America Act

Guaranteeing Robust Agricultural Independence and Nutrition for America Act

To establish a 1-year moratorium on the enrollment of land in the conservation reserve program under the Food Security Act of 1985 and to prohibit the enrollment of prime farmland in such program, and for other purposes.