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Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023
3/12/2024, 7:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 2166
Bill 118 s 2166, also known as the Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide incentives for farmers to voluntarily repurpose their agricultural land for other uses, such as conservation or renewable energy projects.
Under this bill, farmers who choose to repurpose their land would be eligible for financial assistance and tax incentives. This could help encourage farmers to transition away from traditional agriculture and towards more sustainable practices.
The Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023 also aims to address issues such as soil degradation, water pollution, and habitat loss by promoting the conservation of agricultural land. By repurposing land for conservation purposes, farmers can help protect natural resources and wildlife habitats. Overall, this bill seeks to support farmers in making environmentally-friendly choices for their land while also providing economic benefits. It is an important step towards promoting sustainable agriculture practices and protecting the environment for future generations.
Under this bill, farmers who choose to repurpose their land would be eligible for financial assistance and tax incentives. This could help encourage farmers to transition away from traditional agriculture and towards more sustainable practices.
The Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023 also aims to address issues such as soil degradation, water pollution, and habitat loss by promoting the conservation of agricultural land. By repurposing land for conservation purposes, farmers can help protect natural resources and wildlife habitats. Overall, this bill seeks to support farmers in making environmentally-friendly choices for their land while also providing economic benefits. It is an important step towards promoting sustainable agriculture practices and protecting the environment for future generations.
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Current Status of Bill S 2166
Bill S 2166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2166 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill S 2166's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. as of July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2166
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2166
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Farmland
- Land use and conservation
- State and local government operations
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2166
Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023
Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 and the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to provide grants to States and Indian Tribes for programs to voluntarily repurpose agricultural land to reduce consumptive water use, and for other purposes.
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