0
0

Investing in Our Crops Act

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4066

Bill 118 hr 4066, also known as the Investing in Our Crops Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide financial support and resources to farmers and agricultural producers in order to improve the sustainability and productivity of crop production in the United States.

One key aspect of the Investing in Our Crops Act is the establishment of grant programs that will provide funding for research and development of new technologies and practices that can help farmers increase their crop yields while also reducing their environmental impact. This includes funding for projects related to soil health, water conservation, and pest management.

Additionally, the bill aims to support farmers in adopting sustainable farming practices by providing financial incentives for the implementation of conservation measures on their land. This includes programs to help farmers transition to organic farming methods, as well as initiatives to promote the use of cover crops and crop rotation to improve soil health and reduce the need for chemical inputs. Overall, the Investing in Our Crops Act seeks to address the challenges facing American farmers by investing in research, technology, and conservation practices that can help improve the long-term sustainability and profitability of crop production in the United States. By providing financial support and resources to farmers, this bill aims to ensure that American agriculture remains competitive and resilient in the face of changing environmental and economic conditions.

Congressional Summary of HR 4066

Investing in Our Crops Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide additional payments to producers under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for implementation of a nutrient management practice.

USDA must provide the payments through FY2025 and may use up to 5% of the funding to provide technical assistance.

Current Status of Bill HR 4066

Bill HR 4066 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4066 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 13, 2023.  Bill HR 4066's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of September 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4066

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4066

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural practices and innovations
- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
- Farmland
- Minority and disadvantaged businesses
- Water quality
- Wetlands
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4066

Investing in Our Crops Act
Investing in Our Crops Act
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the environmental quality incentives program for implementation of a nutrient management practice, and for other purposes.

Comments