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Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023
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Summary of Bill S 1874
Bill 118 s 1874, also known as the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reform the tax code in order to provide relief to farmers and ranchers who rely on water for their agricultural operations.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the creation of a new tax credit for farmers and ranchers who invest in water conservation and efficiency measures. This credit would incentivize these individuals to adopt practices that help to conserve water resources and reduce their overall water usage.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the tax code for agricultural businesses, making it easier for them to navigate the complex system of tax regulations. This would help to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and ranchers, allowing them to focus more on their operations and less on paperwork. Overall, the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023 seeks to support the agricultural industry by providing targeted tax relief and simplifying the tax code for farmers and ranchers. This legislation has the potential to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources and the viability of farming and ranching operations across the country.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the creation of a new tax credit for farmers and ranchers who invest in water conservation and efficiency measures. This credit would incentivize these individuals to adopt practices that help to conserve water resources and reduce their overall water usage.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the tax code for agricultural businesses, making it easier for them to navigate the complex system of tax regulations. This would help to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and ranchers, allowing them to focus more on their operations and less on paperwork. Overall, the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023 seeks to support the agricultural industry by providing targeted tax relief and simplifying the tax code for farmers and ranchers. This legislation has the potential to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources and the viability of farming and ranching operations across the country.
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Current Status of Bill S 1874
Bill S 1874 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2023. Bill S 1874 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2023.  Bill S 1874's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1874
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1874
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1874
Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023
Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1874
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