A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for floodplain easement restoration and management, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 1361, also known as the Floodplain Easement Restoration and Management Act, aims to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to oversee the restoration and management of floodplain easements.

The bill seeks to address the increasing challenges posed by flooding in agricultural areas by providing the Secretary of Agriculture with the authority to implement measures to restore and manage floodplain easements. This includes activities such as removing debris, restoring natural vegetation, and implementing erosion control measures to mitigate the impact of flooding on agricultural lands.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Secretary of Agriculture to work with landowners to develop and implement conservation plans to improve the resilience of agricultural lands to flooding. This includes providing technical assistance and financial support to landowners to implement conservation practices that will help reduce the risk of flooding and improve the overall health of the land. Overall, the Floodplain Easement Restoration and Management Act aims to address the growing threat of flooding in agricultural areas by empowering the Secretary of Agriculture to take proactive measures to restore and manage floodplain easements, ultimately benefiting both landowners and the environment.