HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act

Hozzl · 2024-10-09T02:23:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9795 HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/9/2024, 2:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9795

The HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 9795, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at promoting soil health and sustainability in agriculture. The bill focuses on supporting farmers in implementing practices that improve soil health, such as reducing erosion, increasing organic matter, and enhancing water retention.

One key aspect of the HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act is the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to farmers who adopt soil health practices. These grants can be used for things like purchasing cover crops, implementing conservation tillage, and conducting soil testing.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and education on soil health, as well as the development of voluntary soil health guidelines for farmers to follow. It also calls for the creation of a Soil Health Advisory Committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on soil health policies and programs. Overall, the HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act aims to support farmers in improving the health and productivity of their soil, ultimately leading to more sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.

Congressional Summary of HR 9795

Helping Optimize Markets and Encourage Generational Resilience through Ownership, Workmanship, and Nurturing Soil Health Act or the HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act

This bill establishes a Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot program to offer 90-year, zero-interest loans to farmers to purchase up to 160 acres of land to grow certain crops (i.e., fruits or vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, or nursery crops). Loans must be made to recipients in five U.S. regions (selected by USDA), and the loan recipients in each region must all be located within a single 100-mile radius.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9795

Bill HR 9795 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9795 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9795's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of September 25, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9795

HOMEGROWN Soil Health Act

Helping Optimize Markets and Encourage Generational Resilience through Ownership, Workmanship, and Nurturing Soil Health Act

To authorize a pilot program for the making of 90-year, zero interest loans for the purchase of real estate to be used for agricultural production for 90 years.

Comments

Hayley Gilliam

738

1 year ago

Wait, so what does this bill mean for us? I'm not sure how it's gonna impact me and my community. Can someone explain it to me in simpler terms? #confused 🤔